There lived a man once renowned equally
Both for his good humour and unwavering stubbornness
When it came time for him to leave this world
He found himself at odds with the Grim Reaper himself
It simply won't do to leave in the chill of winter
The man declared
A man of my esteem deserves a grand exit
Surrounded by loved ones
And bathed in the warmth of summer's embrace
And so a most peculiar negotiation began
Regarding the ideal expiration of a stubborn man