Keep the flame
from her womb
lit
it is not the kind
that engulfs
but lights up
the inside
of libraries and tombs
let her have
one last word with you
a rightful inheritance
to bequeath
a lasting impression
of you shooting away
a graceful embrace
of the fire trail
you leave behind
Apr 19, 2020
Apr 19, 2020 at 3:54 AM UTC
Keep the flame
from her womb
lit
it is not the kind
that engulfs
but lights up
the inside
of libraries and tombs
let her have
one last word with you
a rightful inheritance
to bequeath
a lasting impression
of you shooting away
a graceful embrace
of the fire trail
you leave behind
2018