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The Funeral

Sensations of Grief

By Judah LoVatoPublished about a year ago 1 min read
911 Memorial in Snake River Canyon

You hand is cold under my hand

As I gaze upon your too still face

The dull incense of candles

Wafts over us with muttered prayers

And mingles with the taste of tears

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About the Creator

Judah LoVato

My collection of sometimes decent writing

Which I've left "there" for seekers to seek

Though I lack the grandeur of that Pirate King

Perhaps these pebbles can be a light

In this life, this laughing tale

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