John Lawless Poet Free verse

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 January 17, 2023 at 5:31 AM That's a fantastic title, John. Sepia tones of a colorless life.

Joseph P. DiMino January 16, 2023 at 7:33 PM Great imagery, John. "faces unafraid creases deeply set …in sepia sadness" Excellent write!

Peter Rees January 16, 2023 at 5:47 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.