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You had hoped for tears
in some peculiar way,
you almost wished to weep
but did not.
You almost wished to weep
but did not bother.
You had no desire 
to break your languishing comfort
in search of the chain of paper -
conveniently, smirkingly soft -
that would clear the morose slime
from your still dignified nose.
You returned,
perhaps again to weep.

1996

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Susan Ashley Date: 8/2/2018 7:30:00 PM A haunting write, Lawrence, with raw emotion that causes me to linger over its lines, the intrigue of your captivating poem will linger in my mind.. Excellent poetry! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 8/3/2018 12:07:00 AM Thank you Susan, encouraging words always very warmly welcomed.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 7/9/2018 2:56:00 PM I love the peculiar emotion of this piece, it draws the reader in to want to know more. Great stuff Lawrence. Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 7/10/2018 8:24:00 AM Thank you! Lawrence Sharp Date: 7/9/2018 11:45:00 PM Thank you Maureen. The raw stuff, when I was young. I've enjoyed reading some of your very pointed-but-not-always-pointed work too, by the way. Few words with mystifying charm.