Thank you Guardian.

The names of the lost are read slowly at the end

A farewell in primary yellow and faces
running with paint, they are lined up solemn
as eggs. Happy is reduced to neutral, and sad

even more so. They all toss confetti
as if it were their own final act,
and their clothes mask shuddering emotion

they are otherwise painted not to betray.
The names of the lost are read slowly: Jim
Giggles; Uncle Bozo; Dippy. Frankie Fun.