Sullen Winter

Her winter bites
Pines & needles
Snow clouds up grey

Hair wind drawn wisps
Whips chapped lips

Embryos of grief move
Tears bud
Single file
Escaping down cheek

Pushing through
Sullen children

Mute sobs
Covered in gloves
Lost in the wind
Never to return

A permanent service
Marked in marble
War is grave


      Gary Knapton

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