LIKE A (FOOLISH) VIRGIN

This is based on Matthew 25:10:"And while they went to buy, the Bridegroom came and those who were ready went in with him to the Wedding; and the door was shut. -----Afterward the other Virgins came "

Shut

The Door is shut

It's much too late now

No window of opportunity remains open

---All should have been done beforehand

Foolish

Foolish Virgins

Locked out as the Wedding ceremony begins

---The door is now slammed shut.

Tomorrow

We will prepare

tomorrow we shall do our duty

But now "manana" has come

---And all is still left undone

Our burning oil has gone out

We are locked out by Life--- unprepared

Late and left standing on the doorstep

---Like Foolish Virgins

----Knock---Knock---Knocking!

2013 by DRR

Author's Note

This passage is meant to be reminded that we need not be 'shut out' of our goals
We must carefully prepare for them---and not be left standing on life's doorstep
Hope looks ahead to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Reviews

[Karen]

Ah, the Bible as inspiration! Interesting (to say the least). This is a great poem reflecting the passage and its message. I especially like the ending, the repetition of "knock, knock, knocking." That effect is excellent. Great poem!

[poetdoug]

Thanks Karen. Much appreciated

[Sasha]

amazing writing !

Loved it !

[poetdoug]

Thanks so much Sasha for reading and reviewing it

[Eddie Phillips]

I love the way you constructed this. I know that passage of the bible well. This was well done as always. Thank you for sharing.

[poetdoug]

Thanks Eddie for the nice review my friend

[Baby Ricochet]

Virginity is over rated. Good poem Doug. You the man.

[poetdoug]

Thanks so much my friend

[Glen Yumang Manese]

The Seven P's - Proper, Prior, Planning, Prevents, Piss, Poor, Performance...is that what you wanted to convey here...I liked the verse and the way you let this one go...manana...see you tomorrow...I'm a day ahead here in the Philippines...

[poetdoug]

Thank you Glen. Much appreciated my friend

[Glen Yumang Manese]

PD - U r welcome...gives you an outlook with this verse...

[ron]

So very wise and true. you did a great job here.

[poetdoug]

I appreciate it Ron, thanks my friend

[Cody Williams]

Ahhh, very wise! An enjoyable piece!

-CW

[poetdoug]

Thank Cody my friend. Appreciate your words

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and this gets its point across well...if we don't prepare, we will be standing on the threshold, locked out of our dreams...

we need to get our feet wet, go for it...plan for it..and just do it.

nice analogy in this.

[poetdoug]

Thanks so much Jacob my friend.

[Sheila Kline]

Wise words my friend - may we all heed them! This is a passage that you have brought to life with your wisdom and understanding........thank you!
Yes, let us prepare before it is too late!!

[poetdoug]

Thanks Sheila for your kind review. Much appreciated .