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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

Date: 9/20/2018 7:01:00 PM

Hello Lawrence, this reads as a stage play. This how i see it. have a nice evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/22/2018 1:15:00 PM

Yes i did enjoy, thank you.

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 9/21/2018 6:19:00 AM

Thanks for being in the audience, Darlene, I hope you enjoyed.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 9/17/2018 9:45:00 AM

Reminds me of "The Whole Of The Moon" by the The Waterboys. Excellent introspective penning Lawrence. Engaging. xomo

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 9/17/2018 10:26:00 AM

Thanks Maureen, glad you like it.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/27/2018 2:42:00 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
Date: 8/28/2018 12:30:00 AM

Welcome back, and thank you very much for reading.

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/26/2018 1:04:00 PM

Gripping write my friend...well done Lawrence...love & light...^WW^

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 8/26/2018 11:56:00 PM

Thanks W's, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it.

Silent One

Date: 8/26/2018 11:11:00 AM

You really do have a way with words Lawrence.. This flows so well..

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 8/26/2018 11:56:00 PM

Thanks SO, very encouraging from a poet of your standing.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/26/2018 6:50:00 AM

Awesome poetry Lawrence..your words are so engaging..I want to read again..well done!

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 8/26/2018 9:40:00 AM

Thanks Vijay, as always, I really appreciate your kind words.

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/26/2018 4:35:00 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
Date: 8/26/2018 9:39:00 AM

Thank you Robert, such good feedback from you is always very deeply valued.