Thread: Patient Cycle

The fly will wait.
His corpse rests in the garbage,
atop soiled paper towels
and fragrant coffee grounds.

One day, I will rest too,
packed beneath the chill dirt -
The flowers on my grave will rot,
and the bugs
will have their way.

Philosophically. I like it. But do you think the last two lines should be put in the same line as they are one sentence?

I like this. My only suggestion would be to cut the first line to add a little mystery to the first stanza.

Her emtied corps..

the maggots will..

(just playing with it a little)

Nice one! Thank you for sharing.

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