Pour water onto the dead

Pour water onto the dead
as if a soul still breathes in the head
onto the dry and bare roots
where an owl constantly hoots
Wait for veins to drain
to wash away the life-long pain
Wait for the heart to pump
to resurrect from the dump

Life © 14 hours ago, rhyme   
 

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Hidden Squid - Well written, enjoyed this poem alot. Shirt, simple but powerful. Keep going!

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