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To Heal a Soul Waning In Want

To Heal A Soul Waning In Want A collaboration with Robert Lindley 12th April 2019 Man thus beseeches Angry midnight moon spat at earth far below twinkling stars applauded then went dark time paused, its powers but a laughing blink as with eyes full of bitter ashes this soul woke to weep at this world's hate Fragments of hope flittering about in a ravenous brain, can life ever give more than this human waste. Then cold, silent house spoke with deafening moans as cool breeze entered through a lustful window I was stirred by this welcomed new gift, but a brief moment and it vanished like a shy ghost. Why, why does night send its invading powers into a dream now broken apart, can not dawn hurry its renewing rays, its long overdue relief, that warmth flowing through the air, into an earthen realm desperate for a sweeter touch, with its magnificent light to heal a soul waning in want? What pray tell, does an angry moon want a bow to its shine, or an angry curse at its own basking vanities? The Angry Moons Riposte What is it that you seek, vain mortal ? shall I absolve you of guilt, or worse yet forgive your innocence ? It is not the scorching sun that you ask, for its radiance may reveal your pitiful failure. It is not earth or wind or water that you ask, for their power is greater than you know. But it is at my hand that you seek what you seek, so seek and speak plainly. In the night when all is quiet and you believe my eye to be dim as the hour, seek and speak plainly. If it is absolution that you seek, or forgiveness, these I cannot give, yet I would not even if I could. If it is understanding that you seek, I shall answer, and you shall forget, or remember weakly or less. Now hear this, vain mortal: Your path is ruined at your own hand, you are afflicted, for it is what you are worth.

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Date: 4/17/2019 10:00:00 AM
Exquisite writing at its best, but fearful, too. We don't deserve to be forgiven, but oh, how we hope we are!
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Lawrence Sharp
Date: 4/17/2019 1:59:00 PM
Thank you, Sunlite, high praise very welcome indeed.
Date: 4/17/2019 9:54:00 AM
Tremendous introspective piece. I like the mystical quality of the writing. You and Robert work well together.
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Date: 4/17/2019 1:59:00 PM
Thanks, Richard, glad you enjoyed. Robert is an inspirational poet and collaborator.
Date: 4/13/2019 4:18:00 PM
For sure; truth be told, there is nothing in creation that is not a product of Free Will. Even the very air we breathe and the ground we walk upon. All is illusion of consciousness. Everything we think has already been created in spirit. It is important to guard our thoughts. Excellent poem. Great collaboration!
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Lawrence Sharp
Date: 4/14/2019 3:14:00 AM
Thanks, Joe, visit and comment appreciated, and words very true.
Date: 4/13/2019 4:05:00 AM
the depth of self- examination is palpable and intense... i cheer your great team-up with robert; a keeper it is, lawrence...huggs
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Lawrence Sharp
Date: 4/13/2019 9:09:00 AM
Thanks, Nette, very glad you like, and you're right, being able to collaborate with Robert is a great privilege.
Date: 4/12/2019 10:27:00 PM
A soul seeking light and guidance, will always find what it is searching for. If it truly wants to find it. This is so deep and powerful. Once again, you both connect your words so perfectly together. ~ Brandy
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Lawrence Sharp
Date: 4/13/2019 1:26:00 AM
Thanks, Brandy, very pleased that you enjoyed, and pleased as always to be able to write with such an inspiring collaborator.
Date: 4/12/2019 12:26:00 PM
Thank you my dear friend. Always an honor and pleasure to write with you. This one especially so..... Your brilliant reply was exactly the truth the poem and its opening was seeking..
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Lawrence Sharp
Date: 4/13/2019 1:24:00 AM
A great boon writing with you, my friend, always.

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