Emily the death of me

[Tiger the Lion]

Hey Dale. Good to see you around. I assumed the two short lines were purposeful so I was (sort of) ok with them. I generally wouldn't make suggestions, but since you asked... I think "for further time" might work without sounding as though it's filler. The other short line is fine with me if it's fine with you. If meter were the only priority "and yield" wouldn't kill it for me either.
Paul