Poetry: Ann Neo Celeste

The Scent of Death 
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by Ann Neo Celeste 

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The Scent of Death

​Gregorian chant, I hear
requiem!
Cold Shiver
Grim Reaper
A farmer harvesting crops
Sheathed in black bags
Past rigor mortis, feast for maggots, mobbed by flies
fate of struggle
inhumation's forbidden
after life found
another time, another place

Bio:
Annalyn Neo Celeste is originally from the Philippines, based in UAE.
Ann is an adventurer seeker, fitness enthusiast, history buff, with a big appetite of curiosity. She finds it very rewarding how her passions intertwined - flying & writing. Her fascination of poetry throughout her life serves as an inspiration to document her memorable experiences & exciting adventures globally in a poetic way, and also to pursue her dream on publishing her own book about being a globe trotter. Stay tuned as she writes on! 

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