a sadness drifts away

a sadness drifts away
Dawnings — Nicholas Hooper

Dawnings

a sadness drifts away

By Nicholas Hooper

a sadness drifts away
like a thought on the sea
and blown to warmer climes
by a breeze of freedom
finds an island harbour
to rest awhile in gentle waters
and there’s a smile
to greet a torn heart
with healing

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