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Orientate

A woman, or a girl,
hooded and hiding,
may pensively gaze down 
at the sun, or a sinking stone.
Or a man, not a boy,
neither hooded nor hiding,
may, in her stead, gaze, ecstatic, upward
at the corner of the mystery.
A crawler on the oceans floor
may cling as an ocean crawler would,
sucking up whatever remains
from the feeding frenzy above.
Or a larger beast
may extend its armoured frame upward
and arch its back to swallow
the sun, or a sinking stone.
A jester, or provocateur, laughing quietly,
is surely nearby,
suspended upside down for now,
he, too, will change with the change.
Stones cast off, or scrupulously gathered,
and the bleeding edge of enigma,
may change or remain the same,
we won’t know until we turn.

17th April 2019

Copyright © Lawrence Sharp | Year Posted 2019

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Charles Messina Date: 4/22/2019 12:13:00 PM A unique perception, Lawrence. Like Brandy said "we are all chameleons" some change like the weather. Excellent write! Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 4/22/2019 11:30:00 PM Thanks, Charlie, appreciated, and always good to have you here.

Nette Onclaud Date: 4/20/2019 8:03:00 AM and each creation has its own way of transformation, lawrence... a fascinatingly crafted write from your observant mind!...huggs Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 4/20/2019 10:46:00 AM Thank you very much, Nette, good to have you, always.

Robert Lindley Date: 4/17/2019 5:59:00 PM The thoughts swirling in your head as you sit to compose a poem have to be truly awesome my friend. You reach such a immensity of depth and cast it forth in great and beautiful style!] A fav, this one is truly spectacular! Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 4/18/2019 10:42:00 AM To be fair, the thoughts swirling in my head are not always the most orderly. This one is very much about perception; very pleased for your commendation, my friend, as always.

Brandy Nicole Date: 4/17/2019 4:11:00 PM "he, too, will change with the change" This statement holds so much truth. Humans are like chameleons. Or so it seems. Playing follow the leader. This is not always a good thing. Once again, your words are deep and powerful. This is so beautifully expressed and presented. ~ Brandy Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 4/18/2019 10:38:00 AM Thanks, Brandy, glad you enjoyed, and always good to have you. Perspective is key to the headspace.

Vijay Pandit Date: 4/17/2019 10:55:00 AM To say that you write special, unique poems would be an understatement my friend. As always, I love to ponder the thoughts you present, Lawrence. The occupants of this poem make their contributions to define what life means for them...we must turn to listen and understand. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 4/17/2019 1:57:00 PM Always good to have you here, Vijay, very pleased if you enjoyed. Thank you for ongoing support, my friend.