Stound
Stound
(recurring thoughts of grief)
A cure
of absolute
almost never
comes as bidden
for the heart
weaves
a shroud of grief,
unexpectedly given
Inspired by an exploration of the word in The Cabinet of Calm (Soothing Words for a Troubled World) by Paul Anthony Jones
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Lovely. Bidden and given is such a satisfying rhyme!
I agree with Linda and would add that the rhyme is also somehow soothing. I have never seen the word “stound.” Thanks for featuring it!
Oof. Powerful, and yes, what has been said previously in these comments….
Wow to this. “A shroud of grief/unexpectedly given”
Compact and meaningful! Well done!