Lawrence Sharp Poet Free verse

Kung Fu Kong

Sharp as a whip, and not really drunk,
the drunken monk
has the sober monkey on his back.
A cylinder of mighty words
chained to a cylinder of craft and trickery,
behold the clever nunchucks,
I don’t follow the trickery, perhaps you do,
the blank look on your face, though,
suggests that you probably don’t.
Monkey be still, 
Five Finger Shush Punch,
we’ve been bamboozled, you know.
A gorilla in a china shop
is smarter and more dexterous
and, by extension, more destructive
than a bull in a china shop,
but he also understands close to none of it,
he’ll randomly smash it as he pleases.
Nothing too clever, please,
Five Hammer Crunch Punch,
we’ve been bludgeoned, you know.

21st May 2019

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Richard Lamoureux August 10, 2019 at 8:44 AM Unfortunately those with blunt force are often more effective at ripping away what they want and leaving the more artful amongst us with empty hands. This brings to mind a certain Gorilla who is occupying a famous house in Washington DC. Lawrence Sharp August 12, 2019 at 12:18 AM Thanks for insights, Richard. You speak truth.

Mystic Rose Rose June 15, 2019 at 5:28 AM You are a witty with wisdom on your side, I enjoyed reading your poem today, have a great day Lawrence. Lawrence Sharp June 15, 2019 at 9:34 AM Thanks, Pix, very pleased if you enjoyed, and very good to see you again.

Robert Lindley June 1, 2019 at 1:38 PM This gave me something to ponder deeply. Are we mortals truly as intelligent as we pride ourselves being? Do we not too often smash things in the name o lust, greed and vanity? Your unique, very fine poetry reaches majestic depths my great friend.. A fav, and a great gem too. Lawrence Sharp June 2, 2019 at 11:38 PM Thank you for insightful comments, my friend, you're close to the mark. A lot of it is also about the different ways in which people take what they want from society, some with great artistry and cunning, some with sheer blunt force. Very good to have your feedback.

Charles Messina May 30, 2019 at 5:35 AM Very clever write, Lawrence. Your pen is more powerful than those punches. Keep up the great poetry. ~CM Lawrence Sharp May 30, 2019 at 11:26 PM Thanks, Charlie, appreciated, always good to see you, my friend.

Freddie Robinson Jr. May 27, 2019 at 7:10 AM Smashing jug heads w/your blunt truth poetry, L. Sharp! Keep sharpening the tools on the ink grindstone. Love and smiles and smiles of joy always. Lawrence Sharp May 28, 2019 at 11:14 PM Thanks, Mr Fred, visit and comment greatly valued, as always.

Nette Onclaud May 21, 2019 at 6:08 PM impressed by how you deal with the tricks of illusions and fancy smashes, lawrence...splendid write... huggs Lawrence Sharp May 21, 2019 at 11:41 PM Thanks, Nette, always good to have you, very glad you liked it.

Vijay Pandit May 21, 2019 at 3:57 PM Your write is a journey through the hard hitting punches. An intriguing poem, Lawrence. Lawrence Sharp May 21, 2019 at 11:40 PM Visit and comment appreciated, Vijay, thanks for ongoing support; very pleased if you enjoyed.

Brandy Nicole May 21, 2019 at 2:02 PM While reading words from your pen, you place me in the moment. In this moment, I am blocking that punch!! Of course I am. Just saying. This is powerful and deep, holding many emotions. ~ Brandy Lawrence Sharp May 21, 2019 at 11:39 PM Trying to evade the blow, I smacked my head on the door and knocked myself out anyways. Thanks for visit and comment, always good to see you.