Standing and Knocking

        "Standing and Knocking"

 

Deep reflections in the eyes, showing the brightness,

And the beauty of his glorious face;

Yet reflecting all of the dark places he has been.

As he stood at life's  door, knocking...knocking loudly

To be let in...into the places one is allowed to see,

But never allowed...to touch.

Standing at life's window, staring at the distance

Between life and dream. Eyes reflecting the beauty,

The brightness of her face...yet she stands alone.

Mired in the dark places he has dwelt in for so long.

Still, he knocks at life's door, seeking entrance...

Entrance to all in life he has always been allowed to see,

But was forbidden to touch. Eyes...never leaving

The beauty there...the beauty of her face.

Reflected in eyes, his eyes...eyes that are forbidden,

To open life's door or to touch...just once touch

Her face...her face and all of the forbidden things

Lying on the other side...the other side of life.

Knocking...but to poor to be allowed in;

To just once touch, all.... that lies on life's other side.

    {P&C}   Valentine

© 2016 Valentine

Author's Note

A very old write, idea came from a 17th century novel.

Reviews

[Miss Sharon]

This is absolutely mesmerizing Kathy! So well written and beautifully "painted" with your perfect words. Bravo. ~Sharon

[Valentine]

Thank you Sharon for your kind words. Kathie

[Miss Sharon]

You are very welcome my sweetie! It is always my pleasure. ~Sharon

[wordman]

will it ever change ? not in this present age .
only when jesus rules the world will we have true equality

[Valentine]

Ron, sad thing is, they can't take it with them so why not share. Kathie

[Paul Bell]

17th century Kathie, and the have nots have nothing.
21st century. The have nots still have nothing.

[Valentine]

Paul, without a college education people do not have much of a chance to get anywhere in life. Kathie

[Ted Kniffen]

Funny thing, Kathie, for some reason reading this I got the impression of a soul waiting to be born. Probably not what you intended, but a very good write all the same.

[Valentine]

No, not at all, but you had me reading and rereading to see where that idea might have came from. Kathie

[Robert Haigh]

A sad write, but poetic. Such is life sometimes!

[Valentine]

Yep, the have not's always look toward the haves, even in relationships. Kathie

[Sami Khalil]

I like it. It sounds like a story. I hope they will work it out...Sami

[Valentine]

Sami, in every life it is not promised a happy ever after. Kathie

[Sami Khalil]

So true. You are welcome muchly. ...::::)))))