Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

Beneath the Pillow

Confusion reigns, a muddled mess
But I see through it, non the less.
My eyes are clear, amid disarray
I see the path, I know the way.

But fear seems to hold the key,
It has made a prisoner out of me.
You invite them in, you take their money
Telling them, "go taste the honey."

My stifled scream, "not again"
Drunken breath, fumbling pain.
You think you own me, and my life
But beneath my pillow, hides a knife.

One way or another, I'll be free
For the knife is meant for you... or me.







Poems that paint a picture - Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Silent One
7/9/2017

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Susan Ashley September 13, 2017 at 7:36 PM Hi Gary, back again to congratulate you on your win with this dark dramatic write! :) Gary Smith September 14, 2017 at 2:12 AM Thank you Susan :)

Constance La France September 13, 2017 at 9:04 AM Gary, an outstanding and beautifully penned poem congratulations Gary Smith September 13, 2017 at 9:07 AM Thank you Broken Wings :)

Silent One September 13, 2017 at 5:53 AM This is dark and deep, interesting take on the painting Gary.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Gary Smith September 13, 2017 at 6:54 AM Thank you Silent One..

Scott Thirtyseven September 8, 2017 at 9:29 AM That's dark, with a bit of spice, like dark chocolate. Nice Gary Smith September 8, 2017 at 9:35 AM Thank you Scott :)

Susan Ashley September 7, 2017 at 7:41 PM Hi Gary, a very evocative and dramatic write. Well done! Good luck in the contest :) Gary Smith September 8, 2017 at 5:31 AM Thank you Susan :)

Heidi Sands September 7, 2017 at 6:13 PM Powerful picture well painted with this one for the contest Gary! Good luck :) Gary Smith September 7, 2017 at 6:14 PM Thank you Heidi :)