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14 April 2021 | NPM | “Memento Mori”

April 14, 2021 By Natalia Corres

by Jack Calavera

 Memento Mori.
 Her clenched fist 
 Bloomed like a rose.
 Hands together in prayer 
 Holding all of her bones.
  
 Memento Mori.
 The words she
 Yearned to hear.
 Letting her know
 I'm aging.
 Untimely, I can disappear.
  
 Memento Mori.
 Stay.
 Stay with me.
 Baby, please stay
 With me.
 Remind me I'm running 
 Out of time.
 Watch me work.
 Keep me company.
  
 Memento Mori.
 More than my bones,
 I want to leave a legacy.
 Till then my dear,
 You can have me. 

Jack Calavera grew up in a small town in Arvin, CA and is active in the art community in
Bakersfield CA where he currently lives. He’s an upcoming musician, often preaches and acts on living to your fullest potential. His writing revolves around, love, life, death and mental health.

Filed Under: Poetry, Uncategorized Tagged With: April National Poetry Month, NPM

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