sepia tones
the way they spoke
back then
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Jean LeBlanc
Jean LeBlanc taught college writing and literature for twenty-five years. Her most recent haiku collection is Nod if the Wind (Cyberwit, 2026). An artist as well as a poet, she explores the transformative power of imagery using collage, asemic writing, and other visual media. Her work can be seen on Facebook, Jean LeBlanc Poetry and Art. View all posts by Jean LeBlanc
The ambiguity in 'tones' is very well exploited. I just have to watch newscasts from as recently as the 80s to notice how rapidly the delivery changes with the years. Or observe how the way married folk speak to each other changes with time and familiarity. Very evocative.
remembering my grandparents speaking like that–in sepia tones.
Poignant for me.
Civility… a blend.
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Lovely
Such an understated verse. Beautifully evocative the sabi mood can be savoured repeatedly.
Strider
Evenness wonderfully portrayed.
beautiful poem
ocean breeze the night sky again