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The Drowned


You cannot die

Should you even desire

Not while you float

On the backs of the drowned. 

 

Know your life

As a tree of the mourned 

Pay your respects

With each given breath.

 

Root your feet

Into river past and future

For now is the time

Of spine and stone.

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