INDEPENDENT EXISTENCE

R A Savory

“In the corner Chinese whispers
Lighting candles of illusion
Add to words decay”

The most spiteful role
Stigmata inked in darkness
Paperweight heavy, the Poets soul
Identifies, with sadness
Nothing at all
Worth writing about

Defying self- explanation
While goodness graces
Posthumous appraisal
Without a prayer
The white sheet covers
Critical neglect