Death is a Dialogue between
Death is a Dialogue between
The Spirit and the Dust.
“Dissolve” says Death The Spirit “Sir
I have another Trust”
Death doubts it Argues from the Ground
The Spirit turns away
Just laying off for evidence
An Overcoat of Clay.





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