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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

Copyright © Lawrence Sharp | Year Posted 2018

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Robert Lindley Date: 8/5/2018 2:39:00 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. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 8/5/2018 11:56:00 PM Thanks for enjoying and fav'ing, the dark is just that, dark and not easily known.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/23/2018 9:49:00 AM I think I enjoyed this one even more than your Sun one. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 7/24/2018 12:12:00 AM Thank you, there for those who may.

Mark Peterson Date: 7/20/2018 7:16:00 PM I had never thought along this theme, so it was with marvel and suspense that I read on. Most enjoyable. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 7/21/2018 4:36:00 AM Thank you Mark, very encouraging words.

Charmaine Chircop Date: 7/20/2018 4:30:00 PM Lovely post So great to read your work. Login to Reply Charmaine Chircop Date: 7/21/2018 2:51:00 PM So sweet of you...thanks . Lawrence Sharp Date: 7/21/2018 4:35:00 AM Thank you Charmaine. You're among those I write for.

Tobey Hill Date: 7/20/2018 8:37:00 AM Great work...TAH Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 7/20/2018 9:16:00 AM Thank you, encouragement much appreciated.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 7/20/2018 8:30:00 AM Wonderfully unsettling piece ;) xomo Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 7/20/2018 9:14:00 AM As always, too kind, thank you.