I Long For a Pauper's Grave

When I depart from the realm of the terrestrial
for the splendour of the celestial,
do not bury my remains in the valley of the kings,
for robbers would move my bones in search of gold rings.
I detest sharing the glory of the blue bloods with them in death,
but I would like my moulded clay buried in the worm infested 
earth,
where it would nourish both worm and field,
and help moisture revive mother earth's withered yield.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Toney Avatar
November 30, 2024 at 12:54 PM
To be of use in both life and death. Excellent ink, Joseph. Kind regards.
Duncan Avatar
April 23, 2017 at 12:22 AM
Wow, love it. 7 for sure. I want cremation & my ashes thrown into the sea. Thank you for the comment on my Love In Time :)
Ogbonna Avatar
April 23, 2017 at 12:07 PM
Thanks
Johnson Avatar
April 9, 2017 at 12:03 AM
Nice thought and good read.
Ogbonna Avatar
April 23, 2017 at 12:09 PM
Thanks Curtis
Coreggia Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 5:44 AM
Joseph, I went from reading your beautiful poem about Napoleon's longing for his birthplace to this absolutely stunning piece. WOW!!! I can't wait to read more. An enthusiastic 7 for this little gem that is going in my favorites:) Amitiés
Ogbonna Avatar
March 30, 2017 at 12:00 PM
Than you
Gupta Avatar
March 28, 2017 at 9:28 AM
So nicely written ... 'where it would nourish both worm and field' ... Great ...
Ogbonna Avatar
March 30, 2017 at 11:59 AM
Thank you Probir.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 28, 2017 at 8:24 AM
Wonderful Joseph! I love it, fave. An absolute 7...I invite you to read my "For the Birds" a similar wish ;) Peace friend xomo!
Ogbonna Avatar
March 30, 2017 at 12:00 PM
Thank you so much Maureen.
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