When bones are no longer alive,
flesh is cut away, cleaned by sharp teeth
as hungry humans and animals gather to give thanks.
Even when loved ones meet up virtually
flesh is cut away, cleaned by sharp teeth.
Zooming hot with bellies and hearts full—
Even when loved ones meet virtually,
the world begins at the dining table.
Zooming hot with bellies and hearts full;
when other babies are born, and secrets and news are shared,
the world begins at the dining table.
We will remember our loved ones gone
when other babies are born, and secrets and news are shared
as hungry humans and animals gather to give thanks.
We will remember our loved ones gone
when our bones are no longer alive.