Always

one of my favorite words...

                       Always.

   

  There's just something about that word.

            can send chills down my spine,

                Like no other I've ever heard.

      I fear its finality, 

         The way it can sound like a cold clank,

               like a jail cell slamming shut.

               Caging me in....for always.

     Other times, I bask in its comfort

          It's the soft thud of a door,

            shutting out the cold outside.

               Inviting you to sit by the fire.

                And feel at peace...for always.

    Sometimes it means to be gone forever

         The ending of a story

            The closing of a book.

               Never again to have another look.

  But sometimes, it means Always with you.

            You who make always seem like home

               Without you I couldn't comprehend what that could be

     That always could mean finally being set free.

-s.g.

 

Reviews

[Gee]

Such a simple sounding word but with so much meaning when your poem read.Nice

[Ifreakinloveyou]

Thank you :)

[terry smith]

sometimes the comfort of home is nice but a free soul needs to travel. nice poem!:)

[Ifreakinloveyou]

Definitely! Thank you so much for reading!

[Anika]

You, have talent :) I really like this, and the metaphors you used. Great imagery too

[Ifreakinloveyou]

Thank you so much :) That means a lot to me

[AnthonyTodd]

I really like this. It compels me to take it and ponder it in my own mind and heart. Thank you.

[Ifreakinloveyou]

Thank you for reading it :)

[Jamestown]

Well written and delivered, I like the thoughts behind this piece,
you did really well creating imagery though each description,
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Ifreakinloveyou]

Thank you!