Lawrence Sharp Poet Free verse

Within Mysteries, the Dark and Decay Also Hides

Note: I am very pleased to have collaborated with Robert Lindley on several occasions in the past. Today, I have the pleasure of doing so again.
Robert, as always, thank you no end for the fellowship and inspiration.

Within Mysteries, The Dark and Decay Also Hides
A collaboration with Robert Lindley

On a stony pebble, feet cried out in pain,
why does, in our way, sharp pebbles forever lay

and the beat goes on

daily turmoil and sadden goodbyes
nightly terrors, old broken toys
vacancies of illuminations
dark echoes that reveal
dismissal of kindness

and the beat goes on

In a dying feast,
why does each bite so bitter taste
broken spoon grinds upon aging teeth
table shakes its rotten legs
hope waves its retreat
tomorrow yearns to die

tomorrow, at own yearning, dies
hope, so foolish, is scorned
legs decay under table fallen
broken teeth curse aged spoon
even bitter can no longer be bitten
feast on death, never aught else

yet the heat is gone

kindness, as it were, no longer
concealed in devious light
where illuminations are filled
with days terrors, child returns
to greet anew the nightmare revived

yet the heat is gone

here, in our way, stones, jagged, perpetual
feet, mortifyingly quiet on jagged stone

2nd July 2020

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Brandy Nicole July 4, 2020 at 10:59 PM "Why does, in our way, sharp pebbles forever lay?" So we can learn how to get over them. I think so, anyway. Life is filled with trials- crooked paths. We must diligently search the right one. Amazing collaboration my dear friends. This is deep and powerful. ~ Brandy Lawrence Sharp July 5, 2020 at 7:53 AM Thanks, Branderz… great inspiration from my writing partner.

Connie Marcum Wong July 4, 2020 at 5:51 PM Wow, an impressive collaboration from two poets whose talent knows no bounds! Bravo to you both! Blessings xxoo Lawrence Sharp July 5, 2020 at 7:53 AM Thanks, Connie, very kind. Robert is an inspirational poet.

Silent One July 4, 2020 at 4:11 PM You and Robert produced a great collaboration.. Lawrence Sharp July 5, 2020 at 7:52 AM Thanks, Si, visit and comment appreciated.

Vijay Pandit July 2, 2020 at 11:34 AM Kudos to you both--Lawrence and Robert for this stunning write. To me, it has the rhythm and flow of lyrics--wonderfully done. Lovely lines like:..why does, in our way, sharp pebbles forever lay.. Lawrence Sharp July 3, 2020 at 2:13 AM Thanks, Vijay. A great privilege to write with Robert.

Robert Lindley July 2, 2020 at 11:05 AM My great friend, the honor and blessing is mine. I am the one that benefits so from the poetic fellowship, inspiration and immense talents that you display each and every time we write together. Always a true gift given and one I do so sincerely appreciate. God bless.. Lawrence Sharp July 3, 2020 at 2:12 AM Thank you again, my friend, another collaboration very well enjoyed.