The dead were carried to the forest
Killed by gunfire
Blazing bullets in the dark
Around them mourners stood
Wreathed in shadows
Lowered the bodies into the pyre
Flames burst through
Rising, curving skyward
A thousand torches in the dark
So many have died
So less have survived
And as they stood by the silent flames
Tears shone in their eyes
Aug 5, 2022
Aug 5, 2022 at 1:18 AM UTC
The dead were carried to the forest
Killed by gunfire
Blazing bullets in the dark
Around them mourners stood
Wreathed in shadows
Lowered the bodies into the pyre
Flames burst through
Rising, curving skyward
A thousand torches in the dark
So many have died
So less have survived
And as they stood by the silent flames
Tears shone in their eyes