Bella Morte

Most poets who on death obsess 
See white of bone through pale thin skin 
Aware men cold below sod wear 
A skinless face with lipless grin. 

Dark sockets deep instead of eyes 
Where daisy bulb instead of ball 
Replaces organs used for sight; 
While waiting on sweet rain to fall. 

Those poets know, in fact rely, 
On mysteries surrounding death; 
Inspired by it yet still possessed 
Until their final rale of breath.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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