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Hidden Corners

Hidden Corners I have no memory of things others recall Nor desire to go pondering the length of memory’s hall. I favor more the present tense, living in the present sense And deign to journey willingly to the valley of experience. Therefore I travel lightly in fear of weighted past And move with stealthy cunning among long shadows cast. I need not till the garden, caring not for wheat or chaff Nor tend the sheep in darkness leaning on ancestral staff. So I shield the seeds I wish to grow In the shady, hidden corners of the loneliness I know. for Skat A - any old poem will do #2 John G. Lawless 2011

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/5/2015 11:17:00 PM

John, Thank you for the sweet reply to my comment. Have yourself a Happy Easter Love LINDA

Jan Allison

Date: 11/30/2014 12:53:00 PM

so deep and sad - many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx

John Lawless
Date: 12/3/2014 10:43:00 PM

Thanks Jan, poetry has always been a cathartic release for me.

Skat A

Date: 11/30/2014 1:38:00 AM

JOHN. Congratulation, enjoy your win. ~SKAT~

John Lawless
Date: 11/30/2014 8:55:00 AM

Thank you, don't know how you find the time to sponsor, and evaluate, and place the many poems submitted.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/18/2014 2:37:00 PM

Hello John, this is very deep, To shield the seeds, --sounds like a cover up. I like the line and thought you represent here. I hope this lonely corner you know, is by nature. I enjoyed stopping by. Linda

John Lawless
Date: 11/30/2014 8:54:00 AM

Thanks PD, always nice to hear from you.