I'll Show You a Door if You Can Walk Through it

I've seen those who come before me

with their faces on the

floor

 

and their shadows on their faces.

 

throwing

dice at every chance, unaware of the

subconscious gamble

 

infinitely composed of misunderstood fear

 

hiding from wandering eyes.

 

I've seen those who come before me

with their faces on the

floor

 

and their hopes in different places.

 

the temptation

cruelly licking their desire to know truth,

yet eternally

 

hidden behind our inhibitions

 

our limited sense of a limited reality.

 

and

I've seen those that come before me

willing to take my hand and

walk

 

to learn what I have learned

 

to smile in phosphorous light

 

and earn the title

'friend.'

Author's Note

Photo by Hollis Roberts.

Reviews

[Lilly]

So well written. A really great poem - your words ring strong and true. I really like the title and the photo also.

[Moonflower]

Your words are always strong and precise, Extremely well written, I enjoyed this one~

Peace~

Des

[Ashley]

I enjoy this piece. good job.

[Eternal.Dreamer]

So true, just few people can earn the title 'friend', very descriptive piece. I like the title too. Great poem.

[Angel Bird]

- the temptation
- cruelly licking their desire to know truth,
- yet eternally
- hidden behind our inhibitions
- our limited sense of a limited reality

Very deep and face slapping write. I like these thought and image provoking lines.

and earn the title
'friend.'

Intense and outstanding piece.

[Marie Harrison]

How beautiful...the last type are the best sort of friends. I love this poem. It's so true too. Very lovely write! I've missed your writing KL!