That humans desire an afterlife

is possibly why stone slabs
have been used as pillows,
the body significantly tensed
for consequence even in sleep;
is possibly why each night,
the body unrolls the beddings,
lies down across the floor
as if anticipating siege.

[LAG-other-response date=”10 03 2013″ url=”https://www.vianegativa.us/2013/10/civilian/” title=”Via Negativa: Civilian”]