WASH OF THE DEAD

Shampoo the skull, massage tenderly
brush inside the orbits, vigourously

polish the chin, with a satin cloth
pamper the jaw, till it froths
careful with the spinal column
clean each piece individually , be solemn

the sternum is the easy part
make sure first to remove that dart
the ribs need gentle attention
hip's you can ignore, too many penetrations
employ a scrubber on the limb bones
lick clean the carpals, the little toes                                          


Wipe the structure clean with a soft towel
make sure to keep it away from that dirty shovel
powder the collar bone, a dab of make up on the cheek bone
play some bach, she liked a slow tone
pick out that white dress, the one not torn

under the loop, around the curve tie that bow
a dash of nail polish, to make her phalanges glow
take her out, have some fun , be a gentleman
bring her back, lay her to rest as soon as you can.