Lawrence Sharp Poet Free verse

With My Jeans On

Every night, as ritual would have it,
though I sleep uncluttered,
I'm sure to leave my jeans next to my bed.
I want to meet them with my jeans on.
One night I heard a door open. And close.
It sounded just like mine.
I lay dead still
for a burning ulcer of eternity
it seemed,
then rose and put my jeans on.
But it was not my door.
I took off my jeans, folded them neatly,
placed them next to my bed.
Last night I heard doors thudding. Breeze blown.
As if something had been let open.
I lay dead still
for a burning ulcer of eternity
it seemed,
then rose and put my jeans on.
But all was just the same.
I took off my jeans, folded them neatly,
placed them next to my bed.
I hate the sound of opening, closing
and breeze blown thudding
of doors in the night.

29th April 1997

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Richard Lamoureux July 18, 2018 at 9:14 AM The use of repetition is very effective in this piece. Lawrence Sharp August 11, 2018 at 2:37 AM Thanks Richard, I'm not always sure, but positive feedback is always good.

Darlene De Beaulieu July 12, 2018 at 11:09 AM Hello lawrence Sharp I would keep your jeans always next to you no matter what. Because you never know if someone is at the door. have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu July 13, 2018 at 2:39 PM Your welcome my friend. have a nice day my friend. I look forward to reading more of your poetry. Lawrence Sharp July 13, 2018 at 12:34 AM Darlene, thanks for (a) reading me and (b) the good advice. I'm wearing them now...:-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 7, 2018 at 9:39 AM Fabulous poetry. Thoroughly enjoyed. Potent. Lawrence Sharp July 8, 2018 at 11:34 PM Thank you Maureen, positive feedback always makes me want to keep writing.

Lyric Man July 7, 2018 at 9:01 AM Hi Lawrence.. Good morning. I'm in the mountains with my dog (Bo) sipping on your wonderful write and a hot cup of Joe. Nature is waking up and you're bringing a delight to my senses! Lawrence Sharp July 8, 2018 at 11:35 PM Thanks LM, enjoy some good views out there.