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The Root

Malice unsated. Insatiable.
The children of the frenzy
belch poison beyond the shell,
yet suckle there at the breast
of an uncertain woman 
gratefully turned to stone;
long for a distant father
who has quietly despised them
since the uncertain womb.
Insatiable malice. Unsated.

18th June 2020

Copyright © Lawrence Sharp | Year Posted 2020

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Brian Sambourne Date: 2/11/2022 9:00:00 AM A remarkably astute write. Malice is multifaceted in its origin. There is indeed an insidious root from parent to child when hate is taught + 'belches' like 'poison.' Very fine posting. Best wishes, Brian Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 6/28/2020 10:23:00 AM The way I read this the children are the fruit of insatiable abuse, Lawrence....an uncooperative woman who endured but did not participate. ~ Regards // paul Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 6/28/2020 10:57:00 AM You are close to the mark, Paul. Human malice is handed on from one generation to the next, fathers and mothers alike failing to nurture the better angels of their offspring. Thank you for visit and very mindful comment.

Robert Lindley Date: 6/24/2020 10:24:00 PM The root of malice is the invisible hand that stabs and claws weaken souls. Mankind in its race into the darkness. Seeks lusting gems hell's wicked demons extol. Of mortal flesh and brevity of life. Of greed and dark desires thought divine. Embracing evil and world's eternal strife. Drinking wine born from black-poisoned vines. Your wonderful dark piece inspires me to write my friend. A fav.. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 6/25/2020 1:38:00 AM Thank you, my friend. Your analysis is razor sharp.

Regina Mcintosh Date: 6/19/2020 6:00:00 PM Intriguing words of profound insight. Enjoyed your words. God bless you with many more and much love sent your way, Gina Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 6/20/2020 7:23:00 AM Thank you very much, Regina, visit and comment appreciated.

Brandy Nicole Date: 6/18/2020 10:56:00 PM "belch poison beyond the shell" There is so much truth in this. You always know how to say so much, in just a few words. This is deep and powerful. ~ Brandy Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 6/19/2020 2:12:00 AM Thanks, Branderz, it always pleases me if it resonates with the reader in any way.

Vijay Pandit Date: 6/18/2020 7:39:00 AM Powerful write, Lawrence--you convey the feelings that tug the heart. I like how you reversed phrases in the first and last lines. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 6/19/2020 2:09:00 AM Thank, Vijay, always good to have your support, my friend.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 6/18/2020 7:31:00 AM Oh my. Horribly good poem. Roots exposed. xomo Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 6/19/2020 2:02:00 AM Thanks,Mo, too kind.