Loves Loneliness

 Old fathers, great-grandfathers,
Rise as kindred should.
If ever lover's loneliness
Came where you stood,
Pray that Heaven protect us
That protect your blood.

The mountain throws a shadow,
Thin is the moon's horn;
What did we remember
Under the ragged thorn?
Dread has followed longing,
And our hearts are torn.

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September 14, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Hello! I really enjoyed your poetry. I could easily imagine following the poem visually, with each stanza becoming a continuation of the previous scene rather than treating them as separate moments. I’m a commission artist specializing in visual storytelling from written ideas, and I’d love to explore that kind of stanza-by-stanza visual continuation with one of your poems, keeping the progression and emotional flow of your original writing intact. No pressure at all, I simply thought the concept could fit your writing beautifully. Discord: eve_verse Email: [email protected]
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