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Solstice

I turn to look back, my back to the sun, my shadow lengthens before me, it mocks me with movement that I know was never mine, I turn away from the mockery. Godlike Sun Of The Living, Do You Chase Your Shadow As I Do ? Before me my shadow, before me the sun, sorrow makes allowance so that they may be as one, solstice is brief, I regret its passing. Devilish Sun Of The Dying, Do You Loathe Your Shadow As I Do ? My shadow lies before me, it stretches, dark, into the sunlight, it seeks the sun's embrace, the sun welcomes its approach, together they laugh, conspirators jesting at my madness. 21st December 2018

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Charmaine Chircop

Date: 1/10/2019 10:04:00 AM

For the shadow and the sun to be as one...May the sun always be there..behind our shadows..to warm us...to heal our sorrow..and to show us the path.So interesting this poem is..Great post Lawrence.

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 1/10/2019 11:43:00 AM

Thanks so much, Charmaine, very pleased that you enjoyed, and very happy to see you again.

Winged Warrior

Date: 12/24/2018 9:33:00 AM

Nicely crafted my friend...as the light changes direction...have a happy holiday season Lawrence...love & light...^WW^

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 12/24/2018 11:15:00 AM

Thanks, W's, appreciated, and a very happy festive season to you too.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/23/2018 12:15:00 PM

What a mystical beauty this poem has. It appeals to my nature Lawrence, thanks for sharing, Merry Christmas.

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 12/23/2018 1:08:00 PM

Thanks, Pix, very glad you enjoyed it. A very Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/23/2018 3:02:00 AM

lawrence, what a lustrous piece, ohh!... that said, i send you my best christmas greetings!... huggs

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 12/23/2018 7:16:00 AM

Thank you, Nette, too kind, very deeply appreciated. A very happy and blessed Christmas period to you and your loved ones too.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 12/22/2018 4:37:00 PM

Very attention-getting poetry.

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 12/23/2018 2:47:00 AM

Thanks, SW, a very pleasing comment. If anything I write can draw a reader's attention, this is what pleases me most. Visit and comment appreciated.

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/22/2018 4:36:00 PM

I love this poetry my dear friend. My shadow joins in with others and scorns the goodness in me as if it was a curse. At night when the dark laughs. Poe cries and shadows lurk, the sin's new birth is the only ting that vanquishes them. Poetic dreams that revel in the dark are indeed a curse, but great fodder for writing. A fav... A fav....

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 12/23/2018 2:45:00 AM

Thank you so much, my friend, your words of encouragement and commendation are always very greatly appreciated.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/21/2018 10:57:00 PM

Perhaps your shadow, in this moment- is just as lost as you are. Either way, your shadow will always follow you. Many thoughts to ponder here. ~ Brandy

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 12/22/2018 5:36:00 AM

More than lost, I guess, resigned to the inevitable realities of the universe. Thanks for visit and comment, appreciated.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/21/2018 5:59:00 PM

A tribute to the shortest day..intriguing write.

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 12/21/2018 9:43:00 PM

Thanks Vijay, appreciated, very pleased if it sparks a little thought. For me, the longest day of the year. It often makes me a little philosophical.