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The Once Mighty Sun

Broken hearts
begged light to brighten broken hearts,
the frozen and forlorn
beckoned despairingly for warmth, solace,
and begging was answered, at last.
Unforgiving and radiant
he always came back
from behind mournful cover
at some place and time, unexpected,
to caress the land, or devour it.
Scorched and fevered
seekers lined the sands,
the sands baked, not yet complacent,
his sacred face
would not be directly seen.

20th July 2018

Copyright © Lawrence Sharp | Year Posted 2018

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Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/23/2018 9:47:00 AM An enjoyable read. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 8/11/2018 2:35:00 AM Thank you, yours to enjoy.

Lyric Man Date: 7/21/2018 3:08:00 AM Lawrence, I look forward to your writes. They are somewhat deep and philosophical.. they always leave me in a muse long after the read. This one is especially so. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 7/21/2018 4:38:00 AM Thanks LM, a little humbling coming from you.

Mark Peterson Date: 7/20/2018 7:19:00 PM Had to read this one too, and it was equally creative. I enjoy your style and expression. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 7/21/2018 4:37:00 AM Thank you very much.

Emile Pinet Date: 7/20/2018 11:49:00 AM You have captured so much philosophy and wisdom into a few lines. Well done, Emile. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 7/20/2018 12:25:00 PM Thank you very much Emile, written for those like-minded.

Tobey Hill Date: 7/20/2018 8:48:00 AM Excellent write sir!! TAH Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 7/20/2018 9:17:00 AM Thanks a ton.