My friend, death will be our referee

My friend, death will be our referee.
If your atheism is correct and we're done
with God and resurrection, you may smugly
smile in the face of our mutual oblivion.
My friend, death will be our referee.

But if I am right, and that same God exists,
what can I do for love of you but plea
on bended knee: "Lord, here is a list.
of his charities.  Grant him clemency"?
My friend, death will be our referee.