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Cover My Nakedness

Through shoveled loam I glimpse pale light Hands dare intrude into my burial crypt Exposing the devastation of my decay Dignity of this chamber has been stripped Human eyes stare into my skeletal sockets I feel the sun's warmth, but cannot spill tears Lips, long ago stitched from laces of my soul Loosed were the bindings of stygian spheres Wormwood case and satin pillow, rotted Lily's scent lingers, squandered their seed Awakened without sight or sandals afoot Penance in supplication for every misdeed My rueful spirit, once clothed in silk shroud has dwindled to dust and time brittled bone I remember pleading in voice of reason Cover my nakedness and inter me, face prone *These verses do not reflect my religious beliefs of life after death.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 12/7/2018 4:08:00 PM
I read this because it had the word naked in it, I loved it! Your words say so much Lin, send me some of your talent pills to: P.O. Box I don't know. lol Great job Peep
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/7/2018 4:24:00 PM
Lol you're hilarious. Thanks for reading.
Date: 8/9/2018 2:34:00 PM
I like your poem
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Date: 8/2/2018 4:40:00 PM
Powerful poetry elegantly written, Lin! Your unique style of poetic expression is a joy to read. You even make suffering pain feel like a noble act of endurance. Your pen always shines w/such depth of emotion. LOVE this poem. Aurora bright write. Love and best wishes always.
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Date: 7/26/2018 5:53:00 AM
My fine friend, there is such wonderful depth, and uniquely crafted verse in this gem, that I am in awe of its inspiring depths of darkness displayed. This is truly inspiring dark poetry, crafted by a master poet! A fav...
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Date: 7/10/2018 10:30:00 PM
You had be in a spell.. this was captivating, Lin!
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Lin Lane
Date: 7/11/2018 3:41:00 AM
It was a bit of a surprise for me when the lines started to flow. Thank you.
Date: 7/10/2018 7:04:00 PM
Very well written as usual Lin. Just a tad too dark for my taste. I never was a fan of Poe but I understand why some people are. I will soon spend and eternity in darkness. For now I think I'll enjoy the light. Be well young lady:)
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Date: 7/11/2018 3:40:00 AM
I'd call this a titch shady, but dark goes much deeper. My outlook on death is much brighter than yours, Danny. Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughts.
Date: 7/10/2018 4:53:00 PM
wow Lin you never fail to impress me with your versatility as a writer.:-) hugs Jan xx
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Lin Lane
Date: 7/10/2018 5:14:00 PM
The door opened but a sliver to the dark side and I peeked in. lol Thanks a bunch for the comments, Jan.
Date: 7/10/2018 4:44:00 PM
Fantastic! Perhaps POTD!!! Love it!
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Lin Lane
Date: 7/10/2018 4:48:00 PM
Thanks, Kim, but that won't happen since one of mine was potd yesterday. Glad you think highly of it.
Date: 7/10/2018 3:37:00 PM
I thought I was reading Poe until I saw your name. Seriously a well written verse Lin. Tom.
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Date: 7/10/2018 3:59:00 PM
Thank you, Tom. It does brush the fringes of Poe. If you like Poe you might read this one I wrote a while back...https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/in_darkness_i_dwell_728994

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