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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

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/10/2019 8:44:00 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
Date: 8/12/2019 12:18:00 AM

Thanks for insights, Richard. You speak truth.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/15/2019 5:28:00 AM

You are a witty with wisdom on your side, I enjoyed reading your poem today, have a great day Lawrence.

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 6/15/2019 9:34:00 AM

Thanks, Pix, very pleased if you enjoyed, and very good to see you again.

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/1/2019 1:38:00 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
Date: 6/2/2019 11:38:00 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

Date: 5/30/2019 5:35:00 AM

Very clever write, Lawrence. Your pen is more powerful than those punches. Keep up the great poetry. ~CM

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 5/30/2019 11:26:00 PM

Thanks, Charlie, appreciated, always good to see you, my friend.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 5/27/2019 7:10:00 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
Date: 5/28/2019 11:14:00 PM

Thanks, Mr Fred, visit and comment greatly valued, as always.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/21/2019 6:08:00 PM

impressed by how you deal with the tricks of illusions and fancy smashes, lawrence...splendid write... huggs

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 5/21/2019 11:41:00 PM

Thanks, Nette, always good to have you, very glad you liked it.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/21/2019 3:57:00 PM

Your write is a journey through the hard hitting punches. An intriguing poem, Lawrence.

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 5/21/2019 11:40:00 PM

Visit and comment appreciated, Vijay, thanks for ongoing support; very pleased if you enjoyed.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/21/2019 2:02:00 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
Date: 5/21/2019 11:39:00 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.