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I have purposely included a reprise (instead of a regular refrain or repetition) in this lament.

Echoes of Poets

The poets ease a troubled soul –
their lyrics echo in the heart
that yearns for soothing silence –
a sombre melody that shadows part.

Echoes drift 
where silence clings

We mourn the scribes as truth
has given way to ego, pride.
The echo found in coded pyre
alongside ashes piled in their stride.

Echoes drift 
where silence clings

Their tearstained pages worn folios,
yet still we sing the songs of yore
to glean some semblance of an art;
a wisdom that has gone before.

Echoes drift
where silence clings

Echoes drift
where silence clings 

Optional Refrain:
Yet still we sing the songs of yore
to glean some semblance of an art.
We yearn for soothing silence;
a sombre melody that shadows part.

Echoes drift 
where silence clings

Echoes drift 
where silence clings
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Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Very true. I especially loved that first stanza. Would that we all remember our calling as poets. Thank you for your comments on my latest poem. Blessings
Richards Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Thank you, Eileen. :-)
Hind Avatar
July 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I love this. I liked the refrain too, added a sense of immortality - beautiful, Suzette
Richards Avatar
July 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Thanks :)
Rodrigues Avatar
July 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
that yearns for soothing silence – a sombre melody that shadows part… to glean some semblance of an art; a wisdom that has gone before...nice!
Richards Avatar
July 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Oh, I didn't notice that it rhymes ... That would make an ideal refrain, Kim. Thank you. :)
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