for each grave
a different verb
carried, lifted, borne

 

 

 

 

(Originally published in what a [hiding] place, Cyberwit, 2019)

5 Responses

  1. S. Weese Says:

    thanks for this, I just love it. Spoke to me in so many ways.

  2. Sheila Sondik Says:

    Stunning. I felt myself levitating as I read the last line.

  3. Mojde Says:

    Laid Down…
    Gravity,
    Staid Character of
    Humble Earth …

    Verbs for Graves…

  4. Lynne Rees Says:

    This is so gentle and moving. Those three words on the last line work perfectly.

  5. janewilliams Says:

    Wonderful!

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