Knocking at heavens door

Come talk to me,

I'm in search

of those words.

Come hold me,

I'm falling

beneath myself.

Come walk besides me,

I'm in lurch

for a direction.

Come embrace me,

I need the warmth

of those chilling days.

Come know me,

I can't live

of a name unknown.

If not,

Come take me,

I'm knocking

at heavens door.

- AH 07/26/2007

Author's Note

A old write of mine.

Reviews

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I guess this speaks to me of someone who is floundering, directionless and perhaps looking to religion or even love for their salvation. Told in a sadly held poem with a progressive descent into the final solution, perhaps suicide? Of course the song as sung by Eric Clapton sprung to mind!

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you John for the comments. Yes, the tone of poem is melancholic but no-no suicide, that's cowardice. Last line of the poem is more towards spirituality - i.e, more like a conversation with God, where you want to be more One with Him. Thanks for visiting.

[Coyote Poetry]

Gentle, kind and wonderful words. We must knock gently on heaven door and thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you much for visiting me and reading this write. I'm happy to know your thoughts on this write, Appreciate it much Coyote Poetry.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Abhilash.

[Fran Marie]

soul searching
looking for purpose
In being..is everything
not merely to exist

kinda reminds me
of another song
Bob Dylan.like
a rolling stone
with no direction
home..

the feeling of sad
loneliness comes
through.i n this piece

n ice work

[Abhilash Hegde]

That's a beautiful song from Bob Dylan,
"How does it feel, how does it feel?
To be without a home
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone"

Very apt recollection and thank you Fran Marie for reading and sharing a beautiful perspective on this write..

[Fran Marie]

you're so
vey welcome;

[barleygirl]

This is one of those songs you can't help but hear in your mind as soon as one reads your title. But I think you use it quite differently than in the song, which is a good thing. I like it when spin-offs from an old popular tune is re-energized in new ways, which is what you've done here. I like that this narrator is sensitive & not afraid to show he doesn't know. Life is about learning & growing & finding out. I would much prefer someone who wants to explore with me than someone who wants to tell me how everything goes (a bad habit of old people like me). Fondly, Margie

[Abhilash Hegde]

Yes, the title of the poem reminds one of the popular song from Guns N Roses. As you noticed, the theme and content of the write is completely a departure from the content of the song. And, yeah it's more fun when we don't know much and go about exploring, learning, finding and growing along the way in the process. Thank you Margie, for a thoughtful review. Cheers, Abhi.

[barleygirl]

Oh you are funny, you little youngster. I was thinking this song written & performed by Bob Dylan . . . the original! *wink! wink!*

[Abhilash Hegde]

loll.. my bad :( Come to think of it, I wasn't even born when the Original by Bob Dylan released in '73. For me always, have listened to the GNR version of the song, love the guitar work on it :) :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Check the guitar on this version! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jPi0Ag-AZw

[barleygirl]

I could not access that clip -- it said "not available" -- but since it seemed to be by Eric Clapton, I have to say, he's the artist I listen to the most. I have concert DVD's from all this crossroads festivals, plus all his concerts, & I watch them all the time. I am highly inspired to write after listening to Clapton's guitar playing. As I listen, I ask God to let me write as fluid as Clapton plays . . .

[barleygirl]

Listening to another one . . . yeah, I gotta say, the Clapton version is always gonna be my fave of any song . . .

[Abhilash Hegde]

thank you John for the link, but couldn't access the video either- just as Margie said. I think it's unavailable. Instead I checked out this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ItL_N400V4
Eric clapton's version is a slow but beautiful soothing guitar work, plays on your soul like wine. GNR version is like fast, pacy with all energy-it's more rock n roll version types. All versions are equally good and have a different feel to it :)

[X]

At first read this can be interpreted as a romantic write. When I reached the last line I had to go back and reread because the poem took a different tone. I love it! There is nothing more loving more erotic more freeing more spiritual than communion with God. A beautiful poem Abhilash :)

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you Kira! Glad to hear your perspectives on this one..

[X]

Many of my poems are read romantically but were really meant spiritually...it is a line line...

[Abhilash Hegde]

yeah very true, poems read and mean differently sometimes :) poems are always open for interpretations and that's the beauty of it :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

When it comes to me falling beneath myself...
I want to check out...
Helpless is not somewhere I want to dwell.
powerful write..."knock knock knocking on heaven's door"---
well expressed here.
j.

[Abhilash Hegde]

"knock knock knocking on heaven's door" - yes Guns N Roses :)

Thank you Jacob for reading and reviewing this write.

[Dave Brown]

I'm not so sure you have to do much knocking
I believe he already has his eye on you (us) and things will all take place in their proper time

[Abhilash Hegde]

Very true, Dave. I like your thoughts on this one. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts :)

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Abhilash, this poem of yours written some years ago speaks to me of someone who is floundering spiritually. Someone who is seeking reassurance when they feel lost. It is filled with sadness.

Chris

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you Chris for reading and sharing your perspectives on this one. Yes, you got that right - more of reassurance to find the mojo back :)