useless

©2023 michael raven

dull granite
carved me, all
flint knapped away
to dust

useless now, cos
it is the only
way to be
no longer plagued
with overflowing

bury me standing
facing the setting sun

3 thoughts on “useless

  1. Great piece, Michael. Made me remember something of mine:

    The Granite Man

    I am the Granite Man
    You see my face
    At every turn
    But never know my name.
    I am the Watchman’s bell
    You hear my voice
    Over land and sea
    But never heed my
    words.
    I am the Tower’s light
    I’ll point you left
    And lead you right
    But never show you home.
    I am Dark Fortune’s door
    With tempting sighs
    Ajar I wait
    But your eyes turn away.
    I am the Granite Man
    You see my face
    At every turn
    But never know my name.

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