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A Pavement's Width

Six abreast, fanned out,
young as the morning
and angry as the day to come,
near impenetrable, 
but for some bold response;
I'll not bother to challenge,
I'll forcefully go my way,
and besides, no reasoning 
would be warranted.
One alone, giving way,
old as the night
and withered as the day behind,
near incomprehensible,
but for the fact that I know;
I'll not stop to enquire,
I'll march by ashamed,
and besides, no answer 
would be bold enough.
I already know why anyway.

5th October 2018

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Annabelle Jane

Date: 12/7/2018 6:21:00 AM

Hi Lawrence, Thank you for your kind comment on my poem; for some reason I can't reply to it, so I thought I would respond here. And what I lovely poem of yours I chose to comment on! It's so direct and forceful. And written on my birthday too :)

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 12/7/2018 6:25:00 AM

Thank you so much, Annabelle. I only just discovered your works minutes ago. Some great stuff to look through.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/23/2018 5:08:00 PM

Hi Lawrence, Once again a thought-provoking write spills from your pen. You keep the drama and tension in your words, the imagery coming through strong. Your poetry always leaves me thinking and that is never a bad thing Lawrence. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Your friend always....Mike.

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 10/23/2018 11:31:00 PM

Thanks Mike, I enjoy knowing that any given piece is well received, but particularly so if it provokes any degree of contemplation. Thank you very much for visit and comment.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 10/12/2018 8:43:00 PM

I know the sidewalk and you know drama delivered in poetic spins making one think. At least, this one - I shouldn't assume I'm the only one who responded with deep thought. I'm not afraid of deep thought and kinda hope these keep coming. Don't want to frown though. All the best ... CayCay

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 10/12/2018 9:34:00 PM

A frown is sometimes as good as a smile. If it has any effect, that's enough to keep me writing.

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/8/2018 3:09:00 PM

Poetry for today, and how it is..enjoyed this,

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 10/9/2018 9:52:00 AM

Thanks Harry, glad you liked it.

Mark Peterson

Date: 10/7/2018 7:53:00 PM

Your poetry leaves me wishing for suspended moments that I might use to fully absorb each line and wander off transfixed until I fully grasp the meanings. Particularly enjoyed 'withered as the day behind.'

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 10/8/2018 12:15:00 AM

Thank you, Mark, very kind. I'm looking forward to your next post.