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Life from the Soil
Birds chirp on the carved out stone
A name forgotten by time, thorny vines curling on its cracks
A body no longer there, flesh long ago clinging to the soil
Lush green leaves spring, vibrantly painted by rays high above
Next to the stone, it is fresh in contrast of the crude stinging smell
Born from the soil of fleshy roots of someone once there
Life blooms upon the stone
Stems and plants greedily hanging onto the mother stone
Disfigured flesh and soil sprouting the soft wails of life
A crunch, strong steps stepping into the birthing pool
Wind howls, the small stem swaying feverishly
Warm tanned hands reach upon it below, damp soil intertwining with other life
The newborn cries, waving soft veiny green leaves
It does not wish to leave the comfort of the womb
Where death rests, life blooms
Entwining at the roots
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