I revisit the coffin
Often
Afraid to push it into the fire
Though its long overdue.

The stench
Hangs over my life
Blankets me,
And all I touch.

I want it gone
And yet the fire
Remains unfed.

Anger with no place to go
But inwards,
Pain for the dead
Yet to be buried.




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