Sadness

Charlotte LandApril 13, 2019

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Sadness

written by: Charlotte Land

Stony, rocky cliffs surround the sand,
Waves banging on the shore,
Hard wind blows swinging trees and grass in the fields beyond,
The water crashes against the rocks,
A stranded, suited diver fights the breeze,
His black crying hound faithfully by his side,
Sadness in their eyes.

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Charlotte Land

Charlotte's early poetry featured in the number one chapbook smash hit 'Stan and Ellen's Grand Opus.' Charlotte lives in Ireland with her family and pet dogs.

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