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Untitled '96 - 2

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

Lawrence Sharp
Date: 8/3/2018 12:07:00 AM

Thank you Susan, encouraging words always very warmly welcomed.

Maureen Mcgreavy

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.

Maureen Mcgreavy
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.