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Behind These Prison Walls

I prowl the days within myself To heal these battle scars But days at times unwrapps itself With binding sturdy bars. That holds me back from freedom's grace From the man I'd hoped to be Often scans my troubled face In search of empty glee. All my days since life begun The constant fight appalls Often glows what strength has won Behind these prison walls.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 9/25/2013 10:53:00 AM
I agree with Kelly: I know what it feels like as well. I wrote a poem similar to this called "Solitary Confinement". I totally related to this piece. Kudos; excellent work :)
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Date: 9/17/2013 4:37:00 PM
I definitely know what it feels like to be a prisoner inside one's self. I can relate so well to the struggle for freedom that you described here...I really, really liked this poem. Great work!...Thank you for the kind comments, as always!
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Date: 7/29/2013 4:09:00 PM
love these words ,,,,,, very well written ;}
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Date: 6/14/2013 1:52:00 PM
This really is a tear jerker.m....it really tugs at the heart, can feel the emotions that bind this beautifully written poem.....thanks m. Respect to your pen, my friend:) cherie...
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 7/27/2013 6:42:00 PM
Thanks for that lovely comment my friend.
Date: 6/11/2013 11:10:00 PM
you have a great rhythm with your poetry. It's nice having you at Soup.
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 6/15/2013 7:15:00 AM
Thank you Andrea...smiles xoxo
Date: 6/11/2013 7:42:00 PM
Interesting...a powerful poem! :)
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/7/2013 7:11:00 PM
Thanks Kate so much appreciated.
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 6/12/2013 1:21:00 AM
I pray that you would not be disapponited when you read another buddy.
Date: 6/11/2013 7:03:00 PM
I really like and appreciate it. Where and how did you get such a great feel for writing poetry. Let me go on to another one that you wrote.
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Date: 6/11/2013 4:29:00 PM
your poem is very strong...... a 7 *Skat
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 6/11/2013 8:53:00 PM
Nice to see you Skat,thanks for your warm feedback... :)
Date: 6/11/2013 3:17:00 PM
Wow. This is a well written poem
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 6/11/2013 8:48:00 PM
`Thanks champ for your comely feedback.
Date: 6/11/2013 3:16:00 PM
Imprisoned, yet the heart remain free. A process of becoming a better person. Very deep and touchy poem, M. Thank you for sharing. ^__^
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 6/11/2013 8:44:00 PM
Being trapped in oneself,trying break the fetters that has been holding me back.Thanks for the excellent comment Shirley.

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