Barely Sticks To his Routine

And the hearse did rehearse its path, Though the skeleton held dearly To his ground, smiling loud. He was bare - needed a shroud, With his straight bow, grinned severely. For it seems, he’ll not move ever. There’s his calcified stick figure, Who’s not shamed in the least. For on earth, his time’s increased. Seems he’s stuck in mortis-rigor.
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Hind Avatar
May 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This is very smart, with a dark sense of humor perhaps- tells the truth
Rodrigues Avatar
May 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This skeleton, in the neighborhood, bugs me…lol! Still - it inspires poetry!
Rodgers Avatar
May 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Dear Kim, Your words wittily animated the stubborn skeleton, “stuck in mortis-rigor,” refusing to budge even as the hearse rehearses its route. I love the science of rigor mortis-the postmortem stiffening that locks muscles in place, a literal “calcified stick figure” unashamed of his fate. I love your clever take blending dark humor with biological truth, making mortality both memorable and oddly endearing. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Rodrigues Avatar
May 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Spring Blessings! Thank you so much, dear Daniel!
Sands Avatar
May 5, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Good one Kim. It did capture my attention intensly :)
Rodrigues Avatar
May 5, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Thank you for a cool comment! Hugs :)
Buhagiar Avatar
May 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Your poetry always make me think hard and deep. You're a classic poet.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 5, 2025 at 4:45 AM
I appreciate you so much, dear Victor!
Winter Avatar
May 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Dear Kim, this is genius! I love the way you've balanced humor and mortality. It's so unique and captivating! Loved it! Best, Anne
Rodrigues Avatar
May 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I appreciate you, Anne!
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