DEATH Poem: Forgotten, by Rosey Minnick

Whiney chair slandered by prosperous weight

suffocating
mouthful of powdered cheese strays fleeing fight of jaws
clamp dirt shoveled in disdainful luxurious muddy pit
punctured stomach scythe splitting regret-filled torso midnight comes
early bird swallows worm whole retching its guts to feed
baby cradled in wicker sheets absorbed fantasies of premature
skins touching skins pruney wrinkles whiskey bath porcelain
rims of vehicle wheels worn pile metal scraps – yield
forgotten
suicide notes course through arteries vieling promises neglected
truth.

Burrowed breaths tobacco stained walls nails scratching beholds
guilt splattered mucus violent yellow eyes stare down acid
burning

esophagus coughing unspoken desire annihilated in pill and needle
piercing sterling-silver chain mail ransom letters scramble inhibiting
sores splintered lips sewn to enemies wringing elbow greased grit
between teeth cracking diamonds polished jet-black motor oil
rushing

crimson river floating lilies standing knee-deep drowning
empty lungs

gaping legs bestow flickering candle-lit tunnel hot wax runs s l o w l y
buried alive dressed in doilies memory thieved cherrywood casket stands
alone.