My Understanding


by Brian Jones


Added 23 June 2003


I've been told that when a body burns
it assumes a fetal position.
Always.

I choose to believe because
it explains a great deal.
But even charred I cannot
fit back into my former self
or anyone else.

Try though I might.



Written 30 April 1999


COPYRIGHT 1999
U.S. Copyright # Txu 728-358

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