words

I.
digging to bury
deep inside under
mounds

II.
walls of books
enclose
warmth

III.
mourn ing
adore ing
word ing

IV.
engrave memorize recite
hold embedded lyrics
embalmed in the cocoon
cushioned

V.
trap them
scratch and sniff
swim dive sink

VI.
crush the spice
grind it
sprinkle

VII.
sparkle
polish to a reflection
gaze