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Trijan refrain

Grief ascends with the rising moon
   'neath frosted Winter skies
A lone wolf howls, wailing a rune
   desperate for replies
Her mate has died,  she must lament
beside him 'til last breath was spent
   Parted in death
      Parted in death
His body torn,  tattered and rent

Grief ascsends with the rising moon
   as thorns, it pricks my skin
There is sorrow in the wolf's tune
   My emotions akin
To shadowed darkness we lay claim
Eyes cold without a spark or flame
   Feeling such pain
      Feeling such pain
Love, it's you I seek to defame

Grief ascends with the rising moon
   Haunting my thoughts tonight
Who do I blame and dare impugn
   with defiance and spite
I would caterwaul to the wind
if death's warrant I could rescind
   His life restored
      His life restored
No longer would I be chagrined


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Date: 6/25/2024 6:17:00 AM
Amazing write Lin...so well crafted, rich in imagery, a delight to the ear when read aloud, carries a profound and deeply emotive meaning. What else can I say dear Lin...except our mutual friend the moon stars again.
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Date: 6/25/2024 6:25:00 AM
Thank you for choosing this one to read and comment upon, Paul. It's one that I felt while writing, so I appreciate that you found it so appealing.
Date: 6/24/2024 4:54:00 AM
Lin, you have such a gift for poetic imagery, I really can feel your poetic plea! Just excellent!! Happy Monday xxoo
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Date: 6/25/2024 5:42:00 AM
Morning, Mike and thanks ever so much for your generous remarks. Hugs.
Date: 6/23/2024 9:47:00 PM
The loss of a partner even in the animal kingdom is heartbreaking Lin, takes a long time to get over it. Tom
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Date: 6/25/2024 5:41:00 AM
I can attest to that. Thanks, Tom.
Date: 6/23/2024 6:52:00 AM
You pull us into angst with beautiful imagery and emotive language! Love how you put this together poetess Lin!
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Date: 6/23/2024 7:03:00 AM
I'm delighted you enjoyed these lines. Thanks so much, Karen.
Date: 6/23/2024 6:19:00 AM
This is simply too beautiful, sorrowful though it is, absolutely captivating, Lin, enjoyed this soulful heart wrenching write.
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Date: 6/23/2024 7:02:00 AM
Good morning, Seeker and thank you for finding these verses 'beautiful' while in the midst of heartbreak. Have a great Sunday.

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