John Lawless Poet Dizain

Sad Dizain -For Contest

That empty presence hung upon the day
processional – unknowns who held him dear
bearing  the debt of sadness in their way
more apt to crack a joke than shed a tear
the joy of him is what they wish to share.
Thus, those who knew the man would nod assent
commend them for the levity they lent
soft memories that none will e’er deny.
Let laughter be one tone of our lament
commingled with the tears of our good-byes.


5/14/2016

submitted to – Sad Poem – Dizain – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Laura Loo

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Skat A July 12, 2016 at 1:37 AM John, awesome looking wim, skat

Richard Lamoureux May 21, 2016 at 6:07 AM Well expressed sadness, congrats.

Brian Davey May 21, 2016 at 4:42 AM very smoothly penned John and congrats on your win

Beautiful Scars May 20, 2016 at 1:48 PM JOhn, beautifully sad, thank you for being a part of my contest, and congrats on your placement :)-luloo

Jan Allison May 14, 2016 at 12:35 PM You penned a real tearjerker John:-( good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx John Lawless May 14, 2016 at 3:01 PM Well, Jan, I have been to many wakes/funerals where adjacent to the "core" family there always seems to be a group of "peripheral" friends, often unknown, paying their respects to a "friend".