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There’s A Sadness In The River

There’s a sadness in the river That well the river knows Which sounds beneath the surface And goes where rivers go Murmuring in mute assent Its current status quo – It’s the silent hush of summer Borne long, too long for men Who know the season’s solstice Like candles in the wind Will flicker in the fairest breeze Will flutter and will end – It’s the mournful moan of winter That knows the cold of stones A universal sound that weeps With seeds that have been sown Going where the river goes In tears it cries alone –

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Date: 10/19/2024 2:58:00 PM
Beautiful couplets. The rhythm and gentle alliteration are masterfully done. I really enjoyed this!
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John Oldham
Date: 10/26/2024 7:40:00 AM
Glad you liked it, Jessica! Thanks for your comments!
Date: 7/25/2024 6:33:00 PM
Haunting, beautiful couplets, John. Bravo, Gershon
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John Oldham
Date: 7/29/2024 6:27:00 AM
Thanks for your comments, Gershon. Appreciate it!
Date: 7/25/2024 4:06:00 PM
Oh, wow, John. I love your style and your poem. :)
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John Oldham
Date: 7/29/2024 6:25:00 AM
With appreciation, Paige. :)
Date: 7/25/2024 3:00:00 PM
So very, very beautiful John….Debx
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John Oldham
Date: 7/29/2024 6:24:00 AM
Thank you, Deb!! Glad you enjoyed it!

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