Disingenuous

  
     The stale residue of words 
        unlinked, unloved, uncared for

     Like crackers on parched tongues
        do no service to literature 

    Image-less, rotting in place 
        in letter segregation disintegrate

    No one to protest their abuse
        their ashes fit no urn
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
well said, Gershon...liked 'image-less, rotting in place. '
Lawless Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 5:53 AM
sadly they are unable to urn their place....
Maverick Avatar
September 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
No urn too small.' Maybe says it all.?
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