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The second of my collections of poems written for "Express It In Eight."

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#1105652 added January 10, 2026 at 10:49am
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Undertaker
Undertaker

Elephants’ graveyard of the ceiling
inverted dome light cover
the dark skeletons of insects
piled in the glowing urn
beacon of warmth and shelter
it draws them to the promise
while making secret preparations
for quiet funerals and wakes.


Line count: 8
Free verse
For Express It In Eight, 01.10.26
Prompt: Write a poem about something you saw on your ceiling.
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