Softly

Hold me, softly

Keep me in this dream

Don’t let me go

Things aren’t as they seem

A war wages

Right outside these doors

Too hard to face

It’s best to ignore

Whisper, softly

Tell me how you feel

Drown out the noise

So it seems less real

The war wages

Right outside these doors

Too much to face

What we’re fighting for

Kiss me, softly

So it’s all I know

And I won’t feel

When you have to go

The war wages

Right outside these doors

And it calls you

Calls you to restore

For everyone

All that is held dear

And they need you

Need you to be near

So open, softly

The doors that keep us safe

Open they’ll stay

Unless you’re home late

If you’re not here

When you’re supposed to be

I will know you

Won’t be back for me

Again you go

And I can only pray

That I'll see you

Again after today

Reviews

[Calypso]

Well written

[Dream Weaver]

A very unique poem/story here.
Tender moments at first to war
that awaits outside the door has
questionable meanings…
A very good read!

[emily joe]

this is SO GOOD. i love it. beautifully written.