It tapers towards the bottom,
inverse conical,
mimicking an egg.
it is a tradition among these people,
to have in their hands,
even in youth
the urn that will one day house them.
their compacted fingers, lips, and eyes,
in lacquered earth bounty.
the urn that will one day house my ashes will sit on my shelf,
naked and ready.
May 21, 2013
May 21, 2013 at 12:14 AM UTC
It tapers towards the bottom,
inverse conical,
mimicking an egg.
it is a tradition among these people,
to have in their hands,
even in youth
the urn that will one day house them.
their compacted fingers, lips, and eyes,
in lacquered earth bounty.
the urn that will one day house my ashes will sit on my shelf,
naked and ready.