One quick thing I'd like to say that also applies to your other poem I've read, Life Counts, is how you break up your lines. You kind of split the lines of your stanzas in weird spots that don't flow well. In my opinion, you should finish a "phrase" before you move on to the next line. Don't cut the line up in weird spots to keep lines the same length. UNLESS it's meant to be that way. Some poets want the rhythm to be "choppy" or the rhythm they create is unique and causes lines to be split up differently.
If that's what you wanted or how you like it, GREAT! Keep it how you want it. It's your poem. But if you didn't intend a rhythm or if you are looking for room for improvement, at least consider what I said.
One example is the first couple lines. "These dry bones have worn
away, and rusted into complete
nothingness."
In my opinion, if it's a part of a sentence, one word shouldn't be its own line.
A possible change would be, "These dry bones have worn away,
And rusted into complete nothingness."
It's a simple change, but only do it if you feel it would improve the piece.
On a positive note, I love your religious references. You're right; you will arise again into the light of love, but don't wait to make that happen. It can happen now. I'm assuming this is based on Christian beliefs, and if so, don't try too hard to be your own savior. Jesus wants to be our Savior; he wants us to depend on him for everything to show our trust and love for him.
Just remember it's never too late or too early.
Thanks for sharing your art on YWS!!
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