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Wait, Be Still

A few more pieces
fell out from under you today.
Did you feel it ?
I'm sure you didn't see it,
and you probably didn't hear.
Some chips and pebbles
fell almost inaudibly
on the quietly waiting rocks,
and some dropped into the water,
you'd have liked that.
Wait. Just wait right there,
right here.
I cannot let you go.
Some day, but not today.
Be still a while,
you do it so well.
They won't let you go,
they won't let me let you go.
Some day surely,
but I can't let you go today.

7th March 2020

Copyright © Lawrence Sharp | Year Posted 2020

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Christopher Flaherty Date: 6/1/2020 2:54:00 PM Like it Lawrence I can't let you go today Reminds me of the 25th of December 2001 . You can't die on Christmas day so he was kept alive only to die on the 28th . Cheers Baie Dankie Login to Reply Christopher Flaherty Date: 6/4/2020 3:23:00 PM Ja Mooi Ou Kerel If you have the time please would you take the time to read my poem Surreal Stars Visceral Dreams Asb Lawrence Sharp Date: 6/3/2020 2:49:00 AM Uhmm... oe kaah... thanks for dropping in, glad if you liked it.

Eve Roper Date: 5/29/2020 1:34:00 PM Eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents, slow , but surely one day will let go. But not today. Enjoyed reading " Wait, Be Still," Lawrence. Thank you for your kind visit today. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 5/30/2020 5:00:00 AM Thank you very much, Eve, always good to see you. As always, Peace, Rest, hoping you are well.

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 5/9/2020 2:42:00 PM Ah, some attachments are larger then life, well written dear Lawrence. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 5/11/2020 2:17:00 AM Thanks, Pix, always good to see you here.

Robert Lindley Date: 4/29/2020 6:58:00 AM My friend the longing , the depths of desire are tops in this immensely creative piece. A great pleasure to read your new poetry. A fav...God bless. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 4/29/2020 11:34:00 PM Thank you, my friend, always good to have your nod of approval.

Harry Horsman Date: 4/27/2020 12:34:00 AM So many scenarios, running through my head as i read this, Gem, over and over again. What settles with me, is age care. Such intriguing poetry. love it..Stay Safe, Lawrence, Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 4/27/2020 1:41:00 AM Thanks for visit and comment, Harry, very well received. Your interpretation is unexpected, and very intriguing. In a roundabout way, maybe closer to the crux than I might have considered.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 4/22/2020 2:23:00 PM I've missed your writing, I missed this poem, glad you poked me. Love this. xomo Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 4/22/2020 11:24:00 PM Thanks Maureen, glad you enjoyed.

Mark Peterson Date: 4/19/2020 10:47:00 AM Lawrence, here I feel you dancing lightly but with deft along the marginal crest that shifts us, unsettled, between what is real and imagined. How well you have navigated that realm with this write, leaving us uncertain as to where we will be guided next. I admire the notable skill with which you evinced these mysterious moods. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 4/22/2020 8:09:00 AM Thank you, Mark, comments always valued, my friend.

Silent One Date: 3/8/2020 11:49:00 AM I don't think you should let go.... Life is a balance of holding on and letting go... Nice write Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 3/9/2020 9:59:00 AM Thanks for visit and comment, SO, appreciated.

Arturo Michael Date: 3/7/2020 1:43:00 PM "wait" ... maybe some other things are going to fall or show up... Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 3/7/2020 11:12:00 PM An unexpected viewpoint, but really quite sensible. Thanks, Arturo, visit and comment well received.

Brandy Nicole Date: 3/7/2020 12:52:00 PM "I cannot let you go" Then you shouldn't let go. Not today, not tomorrow- not ever. So many thoughts to ponder here. You always take me somewhere deep and meaningful, when I read your poetic whispers. You have been missed. ~ Brandy Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 3/7/2020 11:10:00 PM Thank you, Belle, good to see you again, your visis are always very highly valued.

Vijay Pandit Date: 3/7/2020 11:32:00 AM Excellent write Lawrence--the urge in your words is quite appealing. Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 3/7/2020 12:29:00 PM Thanks very much, Vijay, really good to see you again. Will get back onto reading my PS friends nowish.

Susan Ashley Date: 3/7/2020 11:28:00 AM The melancholy beauty of your poem tenderly wraps around me, Lawrence. Your poetic finesse and artistry never fails to find my emotional sweet spot. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 3/7/2020 12:33:00 PM Thank you for your kindness, Lawrence, I am humbled and honored by your sweet sentiments. Welcome back, dear poet, your amazing creative spirit has been missed. Lawrence Sharp Date: 3/7/2020 12:27:00 PM Thank you so much, Susan, glowing praise from such a highly esteemed poetess is always deeply appreciated.

Jacqueline Elston Date: 3/7/2020 10:24:00 AM l 'feel' the words in your poem, its my world...' quietly waiting rocks and some dropped into the water'.Yes ,my world ,and l'm blessed my 'own one' is not letting me go today. Tomorrow, but not today. Jx Login to Reply Lawrence Sharp Date: 3/7/2020 12:25:00 PM Very pleasing if it resonates with you in some way. Thank you very much for stopping by, Jackie, nice meeting you here.