This Poem was Submitted By: Irene E Fraley On Date: 2001-10-02 21:27:14 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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The Pile

I know I have to sit down for a while, my back is sore from all the work today. I’ll think about the meaning of the Pile. Five thousand souls were lost. I just can’t smile and ease the pain with laughter and word play: I know I have to sit down for a while. I came here Tuesday, working single file passing buckets all night long. I pray and think about the meaning of the Pile. The moment I stop work the pain defiles my mind with hateful thoughts of life betrayed: I know I have to sit down for a while. I cannot stop for long. The smell is vile, it’s hard to breath. My mind is bound to stray and think about the meaning of the Pile My wife is under here, she’s so fragile, I hope that I can find just where she’s laid.  I know. I have to sit down for while and think about the meaning of the pile.

Copyright © October 2001 Irene E Fraley


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