At the Door

He stood and faced the door,
what a journey brought him here ?
a life lived as a whore. 

He sold himself for power and wealth
and when the path was long and wide 
he cast his friends and loves aside
but now here is the door.

Before came this obstruct
his motto was his luck
unlucky those he trod upon
as he rushed on and on and on
gained wealth from all the sin he’d done,
light flickers ‘neath the door.

Footsteps behind the door
transfixed he sees the handle turn
and feels the agony of burn
pulled in behind the door.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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De Beaulieu Avatar
December 6, 2017 at 3:05 PM
Hello Rick, I feel sorry for the person in this poem.When he heard the foot steps behind the door, he should of found a way out of the room.I enjoyed the poem. have a nice evening my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 10, 2017 at 2:41 PM
I understand Nick,I accept your apology, I have double vision.I wish you the best.Nick, I want you to know I enjoy your poetry. Have a nice evening my friend I will be reading your poetry.
Howarth Avatar
December 9, 2017 at 6:27 AM
I do apologise Darlene, what a beautiful name. Please excuse my error in my original reply I have difficulty with this Macular problem that is stealing my sight
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 8, 2017 at 8:36 PM
My name is Darlene De Beaulieu I enjoyed your poem.
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