To a stranger who has died

Amy Michelle Mosier

To a stranger who has died
Money is nontransferable –
That the Egyptians tried –
The kings – they’re unconsolable –

But I know of things that follow:
A reputation is transferable –
Fame – too – worth much in gold
As well as a pretty caricature –

Others will take their talents
And I – by a memory that’s perfect –
Will take – cheating osmosis –
My poems with me into death.

  • Author: Amy Michelle Mosier (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 23rd, 2023 13:08
  • Category: Spiritual
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Comments3

  • jarcher54

    Lovely... I hope you leave some of them behind for us? (-:

  • jenny.g

    I really like this ever so much!

  • Bobby O

    If i gained a pretty caricature that survived only briefly I’d still find it fun to brandish it w glee so my ex would feel her vindictive predictions were proven wrong and I’d be so glad to be so petty.



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