The Hearts Of Stones

i do not wish
to hear
any cry on
that
chosen hour

i need you
to keep wearing
that
heart of stone

i want rocks
all rocks
upon the mounds

when the last
shovel is finally put
you can take
all the hearts of
stones

and there peacefully
put them down

poem by Ric S. Bastasa
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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