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Dirt On My Knees

I kneeled down in freedom’s grasp I let out a somewhat relieved gasp Shaking off the dirt on my knees Oh no please don’t…oh please… Don’t leave me by myself all night long I’ve longed to hear your midnight song Don’t tell me I don’t belong here with you Because we aren’t through…and that isn’t true I landed on my two feet thankfully At last, you are in my heart of glee Envy has wrecked my soul for a long while So, come along with me now for just a mile Don’t worry about a thing, my darling I believe that you and I are everlasting You sang me to sleep by your lullaby After all is said and done, I begin to cry I cried happy tears I’ve waited for you For too many years Oh, all I say is true Shaking off the dirt Pain inside does hurt Sorrow is not the end Here’s a heart to mend Troubled lows, You let me down Your shadows - I wear as a crown Ah, how I tried with all of my might To fight the good fight day and night But, dear, you made me lose Because of your solemn blues I kneeled down in captivity’s hold I struggled to be resilient and bold Shaking off the dirt on my knees You put me at ease, treasured trees Cease being a tease, ground breeze

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Kyle Kriticos

Date: 1/17/2017 2:27:00 AM

I don't usually rate poems but I want to give this a 7 for the shrill outpouring of emotion. It was done very well. I do lack a certain talent I would say which is to interpret poetry skillfully so I can't say for sure what was happening to you here but I feel like you did something noble!

J.W. Earnings
Date: 1/18/2017 2:47:00 AM

:) Thank you very much for a 7/7 rating! Yeah, when I wrote this, I was in a philosophical, confessional and yearning mood I believe. Thanks for your very kind comment, Kyle. (: -JWE

Duke Beaufort

Date: 11/21/2016 9:15:00 PM

I see you are back. That is great. Now when we are on our knees, it's almost as if we have put someone up on a pedestal. That is a form (as you say) of captivity. Quite insightful on your part. I hope you are well and have a great thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. If you have a chance, please share my thanksgiving terrorist warning with everyone (just in case). It's best to be prepared and forewarned. Best of fortune every day and keep safe kind sir.