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Poetry: Beyond existing

The Dead Man

Everybody heard him, the dead man.

His words were a whisper, yet everyone

listened. Some listened with smiles.

Some listened with tears, yet all were solemn,

all were silent, all were aware.



His words were a blanket worn by those

at his grave. He spoke of his loved ones.

He spoke of his life. He spoke of a freedom

so great and surreal they would only believe

him when their own ending drew near.

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