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Ode to a coffin
A timeless standstill of a coffin
Holding remorse, sorrow,
and the burden of a soul.
Yet,
The coffin sings a harmony
with the reminder of peace.
I cling onto the soul you hold,
Laying there in an endless slumber.
Yet you tell me to stop,
You remind me,
It’s ok.
You give a guiding light
To my anguish.
You hold my distress,
And give me reassurance.
I can withstand everything.
Yet,
The fear i hold
Weaves so deep.
tearing me into bits
A symphony
That screams me into cessation.
Yet,
You put me back together,
Rub my back and hold me.
With a small reminder,
It’s okay.
You take my memories,
Hold them deep.
You are a coffin.
Yet you hold the burden of a soul.
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This piece was written in memory of my best friend who I lost to suicide in 2017. While being as present as I could be at her funeral, the only thing I could think about was her coffin and how beautifully deigned it was. It felt like I didn't lose a loved one, It was holding all the grief already, basking in internal rest.