David Brown Poet Free verse

A Gentle Knocking

I stand outside, alone; apart
a shuffle of my feet; the mat
says 'welcome', yet still I feel
unknown; unexpected at best
 
My breath rises up in the cold
air towards the porch light, much as
I wish my heart will rise towards
the light I think I feel from you

A hand, safe and warm in a pocket
now must risk the journey; as wide
as  an ocean, as long as a sacred
pilgrimage, to knock, on your door

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Eileen Manassian December 29, 2014 at 7:15 PM How tender and sweet. Hope you find what'll are looking for David Brown December 30, 2014 at 1:13 PM Thank you Eileen, it is always an honor to have you comment on my writing. Your work is so honest and strong, it is truly an inspiration. Have a Happy New Year and I will look forward to reading your amazing poems in 2015.

Jan Allison December 29, 2014 at 7:06 PM I found this write so full of longing and so sad David - takes is courage to make that move:-) Hugs Jan xx Jan Allison December 30, 2014 at 1:19 PM I too write about longing and sad poems at the moment I hope my happy muse is more productive next year:-) Hugs Jan xx David Brown December 30, 2014 at 1:10 PM Thank you dear friend Jan, it was indeed written with a sense of longing; that seems to be my muse, these days. Hope you have a Happy New Year and look forward to reading your wonderful poems in 2015.

Richard Lamoureux December 29, 2014 at 7:03 PM I wonder if this is how Jesus feels when he knoks at our door? I hope all the doors you knock at provide you a warm welcome David. Happy New Year! David Brown December 30, 2014 at 1:09 PM Thank you Richard, for the very interesting perspective. That is quite a question indeed. I wish you a Happy New Year as well and look forward to reading more of your fine works in 2015.