Burial Tree

[dirtgirl]

Burial Tree

So carefully constructed.
The ancient mulga,
Entwined with rusting wire.
Grinding stones,
A blessed offering surround the foot of the grave.
A fitting mausoleum,
For a warrior.

But his skull lies in pieces on the ground.
Wind I suspect.
Has conspired to bring,
Dust to dust.
Ashes to ashes.

Is it my fate too?
To suffer this indignity?

[TheAstronaut]

a very powerful poem di....very strong

[dirtgirl]

Thanks. It's was a very evocative and moving sight. And maybe it has changed my life.