I am the body
who had a name
a nice one
that meant 'a happy soul.'

I am the body
cold
stiff
unmoving.

I am the body
was loved
was adored
now disposed.

I am the body
no identity
no possessions
another number.

I am the body
frozen chest
deserted by life
eyes closed.

I am the body
to be buried
or burnt
just a memory
a fading one.

I am the body
and you will be too
like me
lost or in peace.