Lawrence Sharp Poet Free verse

Katana

Sharpest were the words 
and the eyes and the elbows
of those nearest, not dearest,
and nearly as sharp the words 
and the eyes and the elbows
of those oddly at arm's length.
Neither could be approached,
the nearest were too near,
and arm's length too prohibitive.
And he didn't know, really,
which approach meant more
or frightened him more.
But deep in the words 
and the eyes and the elbows
was the sharpest weapon
known to him or to them.
A sharper weapon was sought.

10th October 2018

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Vladislav Raven October 23, 2018 at 10:44 AM Hi Lawrence, I love the way your work is so creative, you put forward your thoughts using such imaginative words. With the title I was expecting a Japanese extravaganza, but I was pleasantly surprised by your creativity once again. Words can cut deep and eyes don't always see what is before them. Love the content my friend. A fave. Have a wonderful tuesday. Your friend always....Mike. Lawrence Sharp October 23, 2018 at 1:37 PM Thank you Mike, I'm very pleased when a piece is appreciated, and thanks for fave too.

Robert Lindley October 13, 2018 at 8:35 PM Sorry my friend, I had thought I had commented on this great piece previously. Yet I see none shown here. I say this now, Time is the hardest weapon and grief the sharpest-- when they join the effect is oft catastrophic and a tapestry of sorrows wrapped in heartache. Eyes that refuse to see, are by far, the blindest of them all. A fav.. Lawrence Sharp October 14, 2018 at 2:10 AM Thanks for visit and comment, and thanks for fave. Your recognition is highly valued, always.

CayCay Godwin October 12, 2018 at 8:39 PM Compelling, intriguing and a spellbinder delivered with style in minimal lines. My mind went here to there and on and I enjoyed the way you made that happen. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Lawrence Sharp October 12, 2018 at 9:31 PM Thanks CayCay, your enjoyment makes the write that much more fulfilling.

Winged Warrior October 10, 2018 at 11:19 AM Well crafted my friend...a very sharp! write...love & light...^WW^ Lawrence Sharp October 11, 2018 at 12:11 AM Thanks W's, appreciated, always.

Harry Horsman October 10, 2018 at 9:20 AM The mightiest of swords, enhanced with your wonderful poetry,,. Lawrence Sharp October 10, 2018 at 10:10 AM Thanks, Harry, very humbling.

Joseph P. DiMino October 10, 2018 at 7:06 AM A pointed work indeed. Very well written! Lawrence Sharp October 10, 2018 at 10:09 AM Thanks, Joe, I'm glad you enjoyed.

Vijay Pandit October 10, 2018 at 6:20 AM I learned a new word (Katana)...sharp words, arguments ..harbingers of violence. You painted the picture well Lawrence..hope the arguments stopped after they saw the Katana..hope they didn't use it. Lawrence Sharp October 10, 2018 at 10:08 AM Many weapons deployed, many lives lost, such is the effect of life-long abuse everywhere. Thanks, Vijay, visit and comment valued.