Dead Man

A dead man they called it, 
a being without heart.
In a coffin shaped rounded,
inscribed with jewels
such was the art.

I watched it as it rose up ,
I caught his eye as it walked.
and I found my vision broke up,
when I tried to throw a rock.

I wondered what just happened,
I tried to investigate the dark.
and I was amazed 
and little saddened,
when I saw the wind cracked.

I looked for an explanation,
I tried to understand why.
It felt like a reflection
of no one but my.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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