POETRY

Contemplating Death

POEM

Rosalyn Morris
Jun 17, 2024

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Photo by Aron Visuals on Unsplash

Sorry, l’ve been contemplating death lately.
Not mine, personally
but in general.

Is it fair we should wake up one morning,
and let’s say,
prepare for the day,
taking extra care of our hair,
and planning family dinner,
only to not return before the small hours?

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