Boneyard Poet
I am the Boneyard Poet
always singing them goodbye.
To the empires always crumbling
right before my eyes.
In Church and School you’ve heard me
keening lullabyes
‘neath windows of forefathers’ vision
of beautiful spacious skies.
Standing as dark witness
and catalyst of change,
herald’s trumpet blowing
“It’s time to rearrange.”
Upending the corporate ladder –
ceilings becoming floors.
Shuttering all the windows
and locking every door.
Branding each “Momento Mori”
While singing their goodbye
“We’re better off without you,”
The Boneyard Poets cry!
copyright Lauri Ann Lumby
Lauri Ann Lumby is the author of 10 books, including four volumes of poetry. Lauri’s books are all available in paperback and Kindle, and two are available on Audible.
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