squabs hatched near old depot
downy nestlings have flown
lonesome dove cries softly
for orphan far from home
destiny now switches course
where railway freight cars roam
wail of distant train horn
calls orphan far from home
mothers, father, grandparents
took one-way ticket loan
my heartsong of mourning
as orphan far from home
Meeting the bar at dVerse poets pub with Laura Bloomsbury’s challenge to write “epiphora” with watery eyes and repetition…
a poem in my pocket 
Jun 06, 2021 @ 09:51:19
I can read so much more in the poem than the baby doves… lovely with the repetition.
Jun 06, 2021 @ 13:48:43
Thanks for reading between the lines, Bjorn.
Jun 04, 2021 @ 15:36:25
Orphan far from home, an immediate image / emotion comes to mind. A lovely write.
Jun 04, 2021 @ 17:29:02
Thank you, Helen.
Jun 04, 2021 @ 10:28:37
I can hear the ‘lonesome whistle’ of the train through your lines here Lynn – a sad tale and poignantly told!
Jun 04, 2021 @ 11:15:04
Thanks for listening, Ingrid.
Jun 04, 2021 @ 10:22:52
That is a hard place to be. (K)
Jun 04, 2021 @ 11:15:41
Thanks for understanding…
Jun 04, 2021 @ 08:09:11
Very nicely done Lynn! I love the ducks… and the parents and grandparents taking their last trip home!
Jun 04, 2021 @ 11:18:16
Thanks, Dwight! It’s supposed to be baby doves…so I’ll add an interesting word, “squabs,” to be clear 🙂
Jun 04, 2021 @ 11:28:23
Oh, I assumed quackers!! :>)
Jun 04, 2021 @ 11:54:45
Who doesn’t love ducklings?!
Jun 04, 2021 @ 14:45:14
Yes, I can just picture the story book!
Jun 04, 2021 @ 07:41:27
Lovely and sad. That repeated orphan line works well.
Jun 04, 2021 @ 11:18:58
I’m gratified that you think so, Merril.
Jun 04, 2021 @ 05:37:08
“orphan far from home” – what a sad and memorable line for your repeats – well-done Lynn
Jun 04, 2021 @ 06:30:42
thank you, Laura
Jun 04, 2021 @ 02:32:24
felt this to my bones, Lynn. I sing and mourn the same song.
Jun 04, 2021 @ 06:29:35
There are more of us riding sorrow’s train…a kinship among orphans.
Jun 05, 2021 @ 06:48:56
❤️❤️❤️
Jun 03, 2021 @ 21:25:48
That yearning to be home is powerful in this! The repetition works perfect!
Jun 04, 2021 @ 06:26:22
Thank you, Tricia!
Jun 03, 2021 @ 21:06:29
So beautiful and sad. ❤
Jun 03, 2021 @ 20:35:21
Interesting images with the birds, train and tying it all together with the orphan theme.
Jun 03, 2021 @ 20:40:39
Thanks for reading and commenting, Susan.
Jun 03, 2021 @ 20:41:28
🙂