A Distant Song
I sometimes,
through the noise of disaffection,
hear a distant song,
with soothing comfort in its embrace,
a calling reminding in its humanity,
an echo of peace once owned
but pawned for transient needs.
Its undemanding lyric beckons without command,
reasons in metaphors
and smiles knowingly with intent.
From fading vision,
its sound grows dimmer,
even as its need grows stronger.
Would if only I could join in its refrain.
Its melody might resonate in needful spirit
to mend this weary heart
and return the memories
of why I scaled its notes.
Distant Things Contest
Sponsored By John Lawless 06/09/2016
Copyright © Charlie Smith | Year Posted 2016
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