Nove Otto of Roses
By Fox-Trot-9
Rose 99. Homeward Bound
This life's a journey homeward bound
That cycles through the ceaseless round
From birth to life's decaying rust,
Until at last our final breath
Will fade into the sleep of death,
As every mortal's some day must.
Our lives are sections on the page
Of Life, our exit from the stage
A sweet return of dust to dust.
(To be continued...)
A/N: If you've ever been to a funeral like I have, you'll definetely note the "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust" part as part of the sermon for the repose of the dead... It's a powerful phrase that still resonates in our souls...
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PoetryGenre: Poetry. Summary: Nove Otto are 9-line poems with 8 syllables per line, rhymed aabccbddb, created by Scott J. Alcorn. This collection is more spiritual, meditative and humanistic. I explore different topics on the human condition and experienc...
