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A Sepia Sadness

edges a bit frayed, creases deeply set ....in sepia sadness limpid pools overgrown …in unkempt wildness reflect a subtle glow …of love’s permanence familiar paths slow faded …into now faces unafraid creases deeply set …in sepia sadness John G. Lawless ©1/15/2023

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Jenna Logan

Date: 1/17/2023 5:31:00 AM

That's a fantastic title, John. Sepia tones of a colorless life.

Joe Dimino

Date: 1/16/2023 7:33:00 PM

Great imagery, John. "faces unafraid creases deeply set …in sepia sadness" Excellent write!

Peter Rees

Date: 1/16/2023 5:47:00 AM

Yes, sepia takes us back, to memories, perhaps of a different age. And yes, invariably sad and nostalgic. And sometimes fitting a mood - colour me sepia ! I once fitted out our bathroom in sepia - how sad is that ? Nicely written thoughts.