by their fruit

arqios

 

 

"by their fruit"

 


trees
by their yield
are known

 

but i -

my sap is sealed
my root is dry

 

a muted weight descends

 

listening
(to the sepulchre)
with stranded attention

 

death
too
can be sweet

 

in the dying breeze
thereafter, leaves fall
silent

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Author: crypticbard (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 8th, 2026 05:24
  • Category: Unclassified
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