For the lost
“FOR THE LOST”
In fog’s night,
there’s a shimmer.
A hint of hearth and home.
A muted invitation
to one who walks alone.
Far away from native shore
and succor of the soul.
Harbouring a longing for
the things that make us whole.
Fishing for remembrances
of paintings in the mind,
but finding only semblances
in images unkind.
And now they come, in elder times,
these showings of a land.
So often gleaned from ancient rhymes
that lead us by the hand.
As if to say this life of yours
is wanting for its bed,
so be untroubled, free of chores,
and rest your weary head.
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Lee Dunn has been writing since the age of 18, but found that work got in the way for the ensuing 48 years. In his home town of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he reveled in his independence at an early age, and spent as much time as he could exploring the city’s Arts scene. He was introduced to poetry and prose by the works of two literary giants, namely J.R.R. Tolkien and J.W. Lennon and thence fell in love with the written word. His work includes poetry, short fiction, and personal essays, and ranges in theme from the surreal to the horrific, nostalgic, and themes on the human condition. He has been published on Spillwords.com, The Dark Poets Club, Journal of Undiscovered Poets, Crepe & Penn Literary magazine, and the Shelburne Free Press.
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Oh geez, thanks so much!
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This is beautiful!😊 ❤️
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This is beautiful piece. It exudes heartfelt feelings.
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Thank you, Eugenia.
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My pleasure!
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A lovely write!
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thank you
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😊
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Wow! Really loved this warm and wonderful piece on your theme!!! Really loved these lines – “Fishing for remembrances
of paintings in the mind,”
A beautifully penned piece, My Friend!!! Bravo!!!
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Thank you so much.
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I can’t name the feelings that this piece brings forth. But I know them. I know them well.
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Thank you, Gael.
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That was amazing. So poignantly put together, to be sentimental but not sappy. I loved it.
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Thanks so much!
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What a sad and lovely piece x
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Thank you
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Nice.
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