L. J. Carber Poet Free verse

Sheathe the Unkind Heart

[ I thought this poem especially apropos now with all the turmoil and fear racking America lately.]




Sheathe the unkind heart and
cage the mind's wild monkey,
and let the dogs of anger bray
only at the lonely cool moon!

For the other, too, has a soul
that seeks sanctuary, as you
do, in this cold vast Universe....

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Anne-Lise Andresen April 20, 2018 at 4:54 AM - A great 3rd place in the contest, congratulations,L.J. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) L. J. Carber April 20, 2018 at 4:28 PM Thank you, Sunshine

Susan Gentry April 19, 2018 at 10:17 PM Congratulations on your win! Short but telling poem. L. J. Carber April 20, 2018 at 4:30 PM Thanks Susan- I'm happy when they can be brief but 'give a little kick'!

Line Gauthier April 19, 2018 at 5:26 PM Thanks, L.J., for entering my contest with this most interesting poem. Congrats on your bronze medal win. L. J. Carber April 20, 2018 at 4:30 PM Thank you, Line, I am honored

Jannie Breedt August 3, 2016 at 4:50 PM Pretty decent. Powerful L. J. Carber August 4, 2016 at 6:56 PM Thank you, Jannie-- it's a strange little thing that popped into my head the other day.