Reflection on the afterlife

The answer that I most would like to know
Is: What becomes of individual me?
I’ve forgotten how it is I came to be
And so I cannot guess where “I” will go

Two possibilities I entertain:
My “self” may persevere and incarnate
On earth once more; or else my separate
Self reverts as single nerve in cosmic brain.

You ask, which is my hope? I must confess
That I’m invested in my personhood.
I fear the loss of personality,
Experience, memory, skills I’ve learned, and, yes,
I want to keep this brain — more than I should;
My clearer self is patient — wait and see.