Lawrence Sharp Poet Free verse

Meet Me At the Edge of the Woods

I'll tell you where I've been
and I know you've been there too.
From the edge of the woods
we'll walk as deep as we're allowed.
We'll be given a path to the middle,
that is where you'll take my soul.
In the middle of the woods
I'll show you the graveyard I found.
You'll seem as surprised to see it
as I was when I found it.
We'll roam between gravestones
and read of past lives
and perhaps we'll read 
of the departures that followed.
Here I read my gravestone,
I tried to read my gravestone,
but my eyes failed me
and I could not discern the words
but I knew the grief all the same.
And the chain has tightened,
the merest release, a single link,
will likely be best for us both.
Just one link. Loosen one link.
If a corpse is bound that tight,
how can you hollow it out ?

3rd October 2019

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Mark Peterson December 17, 2019 at 10:58 AM As in a dream where all that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream (Poe). So we cannot quite discern the truths we seek, and our lives are ever governed by uncertainty. Clarity lies beyond the grave. Please read my poem "The Stars Above Like Dust." Lawrence Sharp January 27, 2020 at 7:12 AM You speak truth, poet. Thank you for visit and comment.

Charles Messina November 1, 2019 at 7:00 AM There's something about walking through a graveyard and reading the old tombstones. Great write Lawrence. Wishing you well brother. ~Charlie Lawrence Sharp November 17, 2019 at 10:29 PM Thanks, Charles, glad you enjoyed.

Robert Lindley October 31, 2019 at 12:15 PM My friend, the depth, the sad beauty of this deeply profound piece truly awes me! It is so very good, so intriguing and of such immense creativity that my mind celebrates your wonderful and immense poetic talents ! A fav, a true and glowing gem too.. Lawrence Sharp November 17, 2019 at 10:28 PM Thank you, Robert, good to see you again.

Mystic Rose Rose October 29, 2019 at 6:03 AM Ah, there is so much good advice packed in this little sorrowful poem of yours dear poet. Well done, have a great day. Lawrence Sharp October 31, 2019 at 12:23 AM Thanks, Pixie.

Brandy Nicole October 3, 2019 at 10:09 PM In the Middle of nowhere!! Your thoughts take me on a path such as this, it seems. I am aware of where I am, then again- I feel lost. Deep and Powerful, your words always caress this emotion. ~ Brandy Lawrence Sharp October 3, 2019 at 11:45 PM Thank you, Branderz, always good to have you here, and always very pleasing if my words have the effect you describe.

Vijay Pandit October 3, 2019 at 7:39 AM This is so full of emotion and poignancy my friend..very deep ..and intense. Excellent write, Lawrence. Lawrence Sharp October 3, 2019 at 10:02 AM Thanks, Vijay, appreciated. Sorry I haven't visited lately... a few months in and the head is still on walkabout. Thanks for stopping in, my friend, support always very well received.