Grace Heriegel

–

Bury me below

without a barrier

between the earth and I.

–

Plant a seed

upon my corpse

to grow into grace

–

death is not lifeless

not for I –

as even as I rot,

new life can still form.

–

Nourish my tree.

Eat from my branches.

Hold me in your hands forever.

©GraceIsobelle, 2024