Mother Earth

With stars for eyes And an armored heart, I allow myself to desiccate slowly, Into the tender arms of Mother Earth. Her embrace may carry me to hereafter, Or let it hold me until my remains are simply skeletal. I aim to give back to my mighty planet, For it has given lives and love, Expecting nothing but respect in return. Mother, let me dissipate into the rivers of your skin, The oceans of your eyes, The caverns of your mouth. Father, lay your head down, For you no longer need to hold the hands of time for me. All I ask is with the tears in my eyes, Paint your skies with the hues of my heart So I can leave in my path unclouded beauty. From stardust we came, So to stardust we return. Let my body rot into the cracks And crevices of this holy ground, And leave my lingering energy to Be swept up by passing winds, With no route to follow.