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After Life

Immortal waves of time, Clamour on the sea of life, They crash down on the crags of flesh And wear them to the grains. The cells, the salted dust, The sand beneath the hooves, The iron feet of giants Severed down to vanished forms. Gulls of storm-head black, Eyes of granite beads, And beaks derived of bone-yards House their aspic sodden tongues. Cries that ram the caves Vibrating screeching goads the dark, Receding as the dying light In seconds after life.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2007




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