Just listen

Childlike,
I imagine that sound never decays.
That I could put the needle on the record,
and listen to whistles
that can’t come anymore.
That we could hear childlike things
we once said to each other,
but have forgotten to write down.
Cry for this deafness and dumbness,
at last.

5 Comments

  1. carol hopkins says:
    May 10, 2020 at 6:45 pm

    This is lovely, Lee.

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    1. Lee Dunn says:
      May 10, 2020 at 6:52 pm

      Thank you, Carol. 🌷

      Liked by 1 person

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      1. carol hopkins says:
        May 10, 2020 at 7:03 pm

        My pleasure – hope all is well with you and yours.

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      2. Lee Dunn says:
        May 10, 2020 at 9:28 pm

        Thanks, Carol, we’re ok. Hope you are as well.

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      3. carol hopkins says:
        May 11, 2020 at 10:56 am

        So far, so good, Lee. Please stay safe.

        Like

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