a dish containing my bones
& several vital organs
laid to rest on a bed
of colander and sage
a pretty platter
a selfless oblation
one hopes a gift of such
heart might be atoned
& wrapped in a cocoon
& sent away to float the sea
my insides ravaged
my restitution complete
Aug 24, 2014
Aug 24, 2014 at 5:23 AM UTC
a dish containing my bones
& several vital organs
laid to rest on a bed
of colander and sage
a pretty platter
a selfless oblation
one hopes a gift of such
heart might be atoned
& wrapped in a cocoon
& sent away to float the sea
my insides ravaged
my restitution complete
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