Safely crouched within his cist
perhaps four thousand years have passed above his head
before the digger's jaws decreed
no longer would he rest in peace
no more this soil a place to hide the dead.
Instead, his bones are now exposed
laid bare for all to see. If he could choose the place himself
is that where it would be?
Under a ceiling, surely not in preference to the skies?
Under the daily scrutiny of many prying eyes?
No, this was once a living man, no exhibit for a show,
so what, he died long years before but surely
he's still owed the same respect we give to those
whose lives will end today?
Keep dignity in dying. There should be no other way.
Like this a lot!
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