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Clovelly To Sunny Cove

Having left the company
of surprisingly easy difficulties,
I had dismayed at the fools,
eased through the shallows
and been thoughtfully left behind.
Having done with the fools
and the shallows
and the thoughtful leaving behind,
I returned to the company
of unsurprisingly difficult faces
in a place I knew to look.
I reconciled to the judges.
They would not reconcile to me.
This is the truth of kin,
I at once told myself,
but some kin are better pleased,
thank God one of them 
was better pleased,
and thank God -  God forgive me ! -
the last was not there at all !
I hurriedly turned to leave
(one out of three would do).
Did I return to the shallows
or vanish into the deep ?

16th August 2020

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James Marshall Goff Date: 3/12/2021 10:19:00 AM One can move from miles away to present all in a second...fine write, Lawrence
Silent One Date: 11/3/2020 9:14:00 AM Hey hope you are ok... Not seen you in a while..
Lawrence Sharp Date: 11/2/2020 10:59:00 PM Thank you for comments on my venturing into the deep. I have, though, edited and 'venture' has been replaced with 'vanish', which is more consistent with the theme of the set.
Robert Lindley Date: 8/31/2020 4:57:00 AM I think because you asked the ending question, rose above the mark and decided to set the course you are on my immensely talented friend. This trio of deep and exquisite poems to me vindicates that summation. A fav.. God bless.
Harry Horsman Date: 8/23/2020 2:31:00 AM Playing safe or exploration? I wonder. intriguing poetry Lawrence. enjoyed
Nette Onclaud Date: 8/20/2020 10:53:00 AM ohh lawrence, the mystery conveyed in this poem is arresting.. wow!.. thanks for your visit.. huggs
Carolyn Devonshire Date: 8/20/2020 10:34:00 AM Silent One is right. Sometimes it's best not to retreat from challenges. We can learn from them. A deep and compelling poem, Lawrence.
Brandy Nicole Date: 8/16/2020 6:36:00 PM Sometimes, diving into the deep is a good thing- while other times, it's not. I think you touched the deep end of water, and you wish to stay for a while. Seems that way. ~ Brandy
Vijay Pandit Date: 8/16/2020 8:25:00 AM You did venture into deep my friend--that is why you returned. ..Having done with the fools and the shallows...
Silent One Date: 8/16/2020 7:53:00 AM i think you should venture deep.. never give up and do not run from such trials, face them like an eagle... i look forward to the next part..

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