Lawrence Sharp Poet Free verse

The Once Mighty Moon

The paths were arcane
and the truth not easily known,
the creatures were formidable
and man's ways easily obscured,
be the black air warm or cold.
It was she who presided
over such paths and creatures,
and saw the man and his secrets
and knowingly kept them,
but cursed them all the same.
If it was with remorse
that I stared out of night's window,
restless just before rest,
it was a remorse of her bidding;
jewels adorned her reproach.

20th July 2018

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Robert Lindley August 5, 2018 at 2:39 PM I so dearly love dark poetry and this is exceptionally crafted dark poetry! Oft the dark and the she in dark poetry is based upon a real life past experience,as oft is the case in my own dark poetry. Is such the case in this fine offering? A fav, this is awesome my friend. Lawrence Sharp August 5, 2018 at 11:56 PM Thanks for enjoying and fav'ing, the dark is just that, dark and not easily known.

Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2018 at 9:49 AM I think I enjoyed this one even more than your Sun one. Lawrence Sharp July 24, 2018 at 12:12 AM Thank you, there for those who may.

Mark Peterson July 20, 2018 at 7:16 PM I had never thought along this theme, so it was with marvel and suspense that I read on. Most enjoyable. Lawrence Sharp July 21, 2018 at 4:36 AM Thank you Mark, very encouraging words.

Charmaine Chircop July 20, 2018 at 4:30 PM Lovely post So great to read your work. Charmaine Chircop July 21, 2018 at 2:51 PM So sweet of you...thanks . Lawrence Sharp July 21, 2018 at 4:35 AM Thank you Charmaine. You're among those I write for.

Tobey Hill July 20, 2018 at 8:37 AM Great work...TAH Lawrence Sharp July 20, 2018 at 9:16 AM Thank you, encouragement much appreciated.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 20, 2018 at 8:30 AM Wonderfully unsettling piece ;) xomo Lawrence Sharp July 20, 2018 at 9:14 AM As always, too kind, thank you.