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I have no pearls of wisdom for you,
you wouldn’t listen in any event,
I’ll give you no advice,
no beatings will be any good either,
it’s not the gift that you need.

You were there for the casting of the die
but you somehow think you’ll survive.

I won’t tell you how to snatch up
the light bright lies that you’ve missed,
and the countless truths to follow,
the realities that so awkwardly escaped us
are a gift that you won’t accept.

I’ve seen the witless blundering
and transgression to shame us both. 

I have no sage words for you,
but I have a single round in the chamber,
so I’ll take you out behind the shed
and in the daylight that summoned me
I’ll gift us a gift far greater.

14th December 2018

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 1/18/2019 8:49:00 AM Riveting ink. x Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 1/19/2019 1:04:00 AM Thanks, Maureen, very glad you like it.

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 1/17/2019 1:36:00 PM This is gritty, dark stuff, Law! Not recommended for the light trigger finger minded person ... lol! But on a serious note, this cold cadaver ink bleed, a coroner's wet dream. Bravo ... and bravely ventured write. Very edgy ... serrated-quality poetry. Love and peace forever. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 1/17/2019 11:00:00 PM Thanks, RomWar, too kind. I guess it may be a fraction more sinister than what I had in mind, but it stands as it is. Very pleased you enjoyed.

Robert Lindley Date: 1/16/2019 4:58:00 AM Sorry my friend, just now found this one, have been sick these last few days. The great depth and somber mod of this fine poem. So evident of a part of life so many choose to be blind to.. A fav.. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 1/16/2019 10:47:00 PM Thanks, Robert, always encouraging to get your feedback, very pleased you enjoyed. I hope you are in better spirits now, my friend.

Brandy Nicole Date: 1/14/2019 11:40:00 PM To accept the truth, yes those words of wisdom. It can be difficult to some. However- in the end, it is worth it. This holds such meaning and depth. ~ Brandy Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 1/15/2019 9:57:00 AM Thanks for stopping by, Brandy, I'm very pleased if you get something from it. Always good to see you.

Nette Onclaud Date: 1/14/2019 4:17:00 PM seems like a farewell for a couple with commanding use of language, lawrence... nicely cryptic...huggs Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 1/14/2019 11:00:00 PM Thanks for visit and comment, Nette. A little brutal perhaps, but no attack intended beyond the internal debate. Very pleased if you enjoyed.

Vijay Pandit Date: 1/14/2019 7:47:00 AM There is a deeper meaning here than appears at first. A life that never got the true meaning of life..not worth living. Don't know about the remedy in the end. Your poems always make me think, Lawrence. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 1/14/2019 9:41:00 AM Thanks for continued support, Vijay. Mostly metaphoric, but once again your perception cuts close to the centre, my friend. Visit and comment greatly valued, as always.