Donations are essential to keep Write Out Loud going    

Something Found

The ease and simple grace
Of this man who’s died
Cannot be lied about
Cannot be denied.
His echoing presence
Still sings in my head
Still stays in my heart

We’re never alone, never apart
Like the mocking bird’s song:
These mimus polyglottos,
Speakers of a hidden art,
Which sings and recreates
Moments that survive
When we were all alive.
.
Oh! it’s a sin to kill a mocking bird
And it’s a sin to mock the dead:
Like something found not buried
Like something felt not said.

?si=G2PMQEstNyvdn1S2

 

◄ Fallen angel

Sonnet ►

Comments

Profile image

John Marks

Sun 5th Nov 2023 00:38

Thank you Stephen.

Profile image

Stephen Gospage

Sun 29th Oct 2023 08:19

Beautifully written, John.

If you wish to post a comment you must login.

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message