in procession
magpies dignified
assemble each
carrying a leaf
upon their peer
grave and sober
place their
simple wreath
taking turns
one by one
pronounce
tender grief
silent moment
heads bowed
remember
a fallen friend
and fellow thief
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Magpie Pearls
Poetry~ This poetic journey started when I began questioning why I write poetry. The assumption I'd come across pearls of wisdom to impart is quickly challenged by readers of "Magpie Pearls", leading me to explore truth in a broader sense. Is truth univer...
