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an unheard melody

the orphaned child gazed at the moon
consoled not by love from afar
he sat alone, holding a spoon
stark solitude was his soul’s scar

the lamp in the sky has its moods
the orphaned child gazed the moon
when it is pitch dark, his heart broods
callous too seems, the sun at noon

“if God’s real, grant me love’s boon
that tender touch of mother’s kiss”
the orphaned child gazed the moon
“get me out of this dark abyss”

choosing to take all life along
with God he began to commune
his spirit then sang a love song
the orphaned child gazed at the moon

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Date: 4/19/2025 11:15:00 AM
Unseeking Seeker, I appreciate your support for my Flash Poetry Challenge (12). Your title is brilliant. The contrast between the first stanza and the last is awe-inspiring. After reading this, I'm also reminded of James 1:27. This is a Fav poem for me.
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Date: 4/19/2025 6:49:00 PM
Inspired by your prompt, Mark. I’m delighted you enjyoyed.
Date: 4/7/2025 9:01:00 PM
No one can fathom the depth of sadness in an orphaned child dear poet. emotional it is.
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Date: 4/8/2025 12:38:00 AM
Yes … a curse to be an orphan
Date: 4/4/2025 10:00:00 PM
An inspiring poem very nicely penned.
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Date: 4/4/2025 10:28:00 PM
Thank you, ANS

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