Emotional Isolation

This about a friend who chooses to keep everyone out emotionally.

A door stands before me, locked tight  with an unbreakable seal.
Banging upon the metal causes  an empty hollow sound
Bolt lock firmly clasped in place, chain lock tightly bound

No admittance will be allowed at the moment in time
Quiet movement heard from within, knob still locked tight
Curtains don't move, in the silent darkness of night

Heart no longer accepting love nor that of friends
chain locked keeping all emotions from invading
To avoid negative emotions, you become degrading

Walls built so high that I no longer am willing to climb
Demeaning words spewed blatantly, pushing away
An ending with hurt, leaving me no reason to stay

Reviews

[Buddhistboy73]

Wow! This is a really powerful write, and really encapsulates for me the isolation that human beings can endure, even if self-inflicted sometimes. The imagery here is that of a prison, albeit an emotional one. The line "Quiet movement heard from within......." really captures the feeling here for me, almost visually.
Great write...look forward to reading more of your words on WC...:)

[the_stoic]

having written a few writes while feeling the same way i know how difficult it is to choose the right words whilst maintaining the flow .. caught inside an invisible prison the heart is languishing .... painful imagery

[Coyote Poetry]

Sometime people need time to figure out life. I would force them out to a park or a coffee shop. A good friend won't accept no. Just give a smile and ask no questions. Laughter and being busy keep the mind content. A very sad poem. I have been saved by good friends. Never give up on a friend. A excellent poem.
Coyote

[Mauricio Montoya]

break free from those emotion, I like the line (Bolt lock firmly clasped in place, chain lock tightly bound) great job well done.

[Ice QueenJen]

A most interesting way of describing how some people lock themselves away, not just on an emotional level but a physical one. Becoming what they used to call hermits or hobo's; sometimes even family members can do this sort of thing.

Great writing Kristina!

[Ladysue]

I agree great use of metaphors...a strong piece of writing...you penned this well...

[Crusaderscross]

This poem reminds me of someone who tries to climb a mountain that will not let them. Really well written poem, simple, good metaphor use. Liked it.

[Dream Weaver]

Wonderful imagery here Kristina...
Although sad, still beautifully done...

[Kat Plunkett]

I used to be the same way your friend is..
there might be a reason why he/she is the way they are..
i know some of the things I went through in my past
definately had something to do with the way
I was.. But i've changed alot lately.

[Emily B]

this is nicely written