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Ambush, Resume

I walked with ease a comfortable moment after sunset, I wore clean, comfortable skin and comfortable, casual attire. Past glowing shopfronts on clean, wide pavements, warm evening slowly darkened, a good time would be had by all. I don't care much for the parties, but good company is good, just as good as a good time, a good time would be had by all. Until the unexpected ambush. Glowing shopfronts vanished. Clean, wide pavements grew dark and dirty. I was ambushed by a gang of forgotten abuses. I was helpless against the mad mob, they beat me to the ground, stomped on the back of my head, printed my face on the concrete curb. Broke my nose and some ribs, bust my skin wide open, tore my favourite, crisp black shirt, took my wallet and my watch. After a few bleak moments, humiliated and alone, I scraped my sorry **** from the sneering ground and continued on my way. A good time remained to be had by all, a less good time for me, but good company would be almost as good as the good time had by all. 20th October 2018.

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/29/2018 8:59:00 AM

You are casual sophisticated. I like the easy flow of your writing.

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 10/29/2018 2:22:00 PM

Thank you.

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/23/2018 2:48:00 PM

I see my previous comment on this great poem disappeared my friend. Your free verse flows out as a cool and inviting stream on a hot day. A swim, in its beautiful lapping waves* A joy, that may a sad day save* A rest, upon its white-sands beach* A thrill, to see your mind so far reach* A gift, to ponder how we poets write* A gem, increasing soul's great delight* ... A fav too.

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 10/23/2018 11:28:00 PM

Thank you Robert, very thoughtful of you to comment in such glowing terms. Visit, comment and fave deeply appreciated, as always.

Silent One

Date: 10/23/2018 8:08:00 AM

Great story telling in your poem...

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 10/23/2018 1:34:00 PM

Thanks SO, glad for your visit and comment.

Charles Messina

Date: 10/22/2018 2:50:00 PM

A great write, Lawrence! I enjoyed this, it reminded me of a time when I got robbed and fooled into an ambush by two attractive young ladies. Of course I was young at the time as well. thanks for the memory..lol

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 10/22/2018 11:26:00 PM

Hahaha ! Yup, the young ladies can do that to you ! Thanks for reading, I'm glad I could take you back to some of the misspent youth.

Eve Roper

Date: 10/20/2018 9:24:00 PM

I enjoyed reading.. I would be so very frighten if I would have been ambushed. I am glad you wrote you walked away

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 10/20/2018 11:35:00 PM

Metaphoric, thankfully, so yes, well able to walk away. Thanks for visit and comment, very glad you enjoyed it.

Kurt Philip Behm

Date: 10/20/2018 11:28:00 AM

I love this line.... "I was ambushed by a gang of forgotten abuses." Very, very nice! Kurt

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 10/20/2018 12:56:00 PM

Thanks Kurt, very pleasing coming from your fine pen.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/20/2018 10:42:00 AM

Wonderful start to your poem..I was having a good time reading it. But, then..I hope that latter part is fiction. Though insanity prevails in every corner of the world. Well articulated Lawrence.

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 10/20/2018 11:18:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay, I'm glad you enjoyed it... strictly metaphoric, I'm all in one healthy piece.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/20/2018 10:16:00 AM

Hi Lawrence, the free verse form seems to sing from your pen in such creative lines that paint the strongest imagery in the mind. This form suits your thoughts so very well. Your words sing in their raw power. Have a wonderful weekend. Your friend always....Mike. A fave

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 10/20/2018 11:17:00 AM

Thanks for comment and fave, very kind.