Promptly Poetry - Book 3

Sorrow

The mourning dove cries but does not sorrow
His doleful song does not bemoan a loss
He sings the same today and tomorrow
Whether ‘tis joy or toil he comes across

Would that I could display such brave resolve
With courage face the days that lie ahead
If only these memories would dissolve
A new vision replace the tears I shed

Empty the days that remain to me now
Grief has silenced the music of my soul
For only death could have broken that vow
Left shattered, never again to be whole.


Written for "Promptly Poetry Challenge (2023-2024)" 

Week 52

Prompt: SORROW