Bagpipes

He walked through the sands at Ayres,
playing a slow grinding song
of regret and broken dreams.

The moaning groan of the bagpipes
spewed bitterness and pride
in a twisted tune.

His footsteps trailed the sands behind
a steady line of sorrow
and loneliness for kin.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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October 8, 2020 at 8:27 AM
this has a hauntingly sad feel to it..
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