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Return me to the Earth
When my Body can give No More,
When my Fingers are numb to Worldly Thorns
And Sweet Roses lost their Tempting Scent,
Return me to the Earth
Bury me in a Shallow Grave
Where I can Feel Above as Below,
Where Sun Rays and Rains may Embrace me still
And Worms and Maggots carve Nurseries into my Flesh,
Bury me in a Shallow Grave
Make me into a Fertile Bed
So my detaching Ribs become Terraces for Gardens
So from my Heartbeat an Oasis Blooms
And the Nectar, my Blood, may feed the visiting Bees,
Make me into a Fertile Bed
Return me to the Earth
When I’m ready to Wither,
Let my Corpse be a Seed
And birth New Life when mine has Ended,
Return me to the Earth
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Savannah Hernandez
Savannah Hernandez is a creative story writer, poet, and visual artist who graduated from Cal Poly Pomona University with a Bachelors in English Literature. Her themes often focus on healing, growth, and reflections on life.
Find more on Savannah’s website.
