Lawrence Sharp Poet Free verse

Sage and Cur

When we sat together,
we whispered almost as one,
not as conspirators,
but as mentor and acolyte,
and you spoke of things that I did not comprehend
yet with words that I knew were true.
You warned me of a chimera,
I've fallen prey to several since.
When we stood counter,
we opposed one another's reason,
not as equals,
but as victor and vanquished,
and you spoke of things that I could not escape
and with words that I could not refute.
You warned me of your power,
I still dare not deny.
And I may have known at once,
or I may have known at last,
that you were The Emperor's Sage
and I was the jester's cur.

26th August 2018

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Darlene De Beaulieu September 20, 2018 at 7:01 PM Hello Lawrence, this reads as a stage play. This how i see it. have a nice evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu September 22, 2018 at 1:15 PM Yes i did enjoy, thank you. Lawrence Sharp September 21, 2018 at 6:19 AM Thanks for being in the audience, Darlene, I hope you enjoyed.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 17, 2018 at 9:45 AM Reminds me of "The Whole Of The Moon" by the The Waterboys. Excellent introspective penning Lawrence. Engaging. xomo Lawrence Sharp September 17, 2018 at 10:26 AM Thanks Maureen, glad you like it.

Eileen Manassian August 27, 2018 at 2:42 AM Didn't expect the ending. I'm sure he was more than just the jester's cur, but I did enjoy the analysis of the relationship. :) Thank you for your visit to my poem, Be Silent. I've been away for some time, but hope to be back into the swing of things. Lawrence Sharp August 28, 2018 at 12:30 AM Welcome back, and thank you very much for reading.

Winged Warrior August 26, 2018 at 1:04 PM Gripping write my friend...well done Lawrence...love & light...^WW^ Lawrence Sharp August 26, 2018 at 11:56 PM Thanks W's, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it.

Silent One August 26, 2018 at 11:11 AM You really do have a way with words Lawrence.. This flows so well.. Lawrence Sharp August 26, 2018 at 11:56 PM Thanks SO, very encouraging from a poet of your standing.

Vijay Pandit August 26, 2018 at 6:50 AM Awesome poetry Lawrence..your words are so engaging..I want to read again..well done! Lawrence Sharp August 26, 2018 at 9:40 AM Thanks Vijay, as always, I really appreciate your kind words.

Robert Lindley August 26, 2018 at 4:35 AM Truly exceptional verses my good friend. Evident of wisdom found in life and roles we all play as we journey into that last canyon leading to the dark abyss. A fav, a beautifully crafted poetic gem!! Lawrence Sharp August 26, 2018 at 9:39 AM Thank you Robert, such good feedback from you is always very deeply valued.