Bones
When a bone is taken out, we grieve.
Nothing belongs in a casket.
Or as medical waste.
Where do you bury something that has marrow but no eyes?
That bone grew roots.
Nothing belongs.
The amputation.
It feels like I still have an arm.
Bones don’t die easily.
They talk to their old owners.
Get treated like medical waste.
When a bone is taken out, the bone grieves.
Sentience.
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