death's embrace
the kindest way i've ever imagined death
i hope that death feels like
slipping into the next room;
that i will wake up hearing the voices of
those who came before me, and those who
have yet to cross.
i hope that it feels like i am wrapped in my favorite
yellow comforter, warmth enveloping my body and the
scent of lavender fabric softener finding home in my
nostrils once again.
i hope that when my eyes open in the
afterlife they are met with warm
sunshine and the faces of
my grandparents, still as worn and welcoming
as i can recall.
i hope that i will be able to savor
the joyful taste
of a drink shared with
friends long gone.
i hope that death is gentle.
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Portgas D. Sara (they/them)
nonbinary human who sometimes writes (and is always trying to be more consistent about writing). most likely lots of attempts at poetry, and even more ramblings about anime/nerdy things.
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For the Public Announcement Challenge, writers were asked to work inside voices built for control. These were notices, warnings, and updates meant to inform rather than confess. The strongest entries committed to that form and didn't break from it. Corporate memos, formal government alerts, and internal policy language were held consistently, allowing emotion, fear, grief, or humor to surface indirectly through pressure rather than declaration. The following poems recognize the voice of authority, and let human feeling slip through despite all its rules and restraint.
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