Funeral of Words
written by: Gabriela Docan
So many words died
unlistened to,
sucked in a vacuum
by the Universe.
So many words died
ignored, ridiculed,
or simply not understood.
So many words beautiful
and wise but decanted
to unworthy places.
Some words were sweet,
like jam on toast
in the morning.
Some burnt our throat
like horseradish sauce,
then were washed down
with a sip of red wine.
Most words ended sadly
in a non-recyclable waste land.
I embark each dead word
on a white paper boat
and let it float on the river
for its water burial.
Rivers never flow back
the way memories do.
I light few candles,
say a prayer or two,
while the fleet of paper boats
descends on the river.
Good bye, beloved words.
May you rest in peace.
I shall always remember you!
Gabriela is a humanist, poet, nature lover, chronic daydreamer, over thinker, traveller, with joy of life and admiration for all things that are beautiful. Many things inspire her to write, such as a memory, a song, a nature walk, a personal experience, people, romantic relationships, inner struggles and her job in mental health. She currently lives and works in the UK. Few of her poems were published by Writer’s Egg Magazine, Spillwords.com and a print anthology.
Latest posts by Gabriela Docan (see all)
- Funeral of Words - May 17, 2021
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