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Block By Block

Have you ever felt
so closed off
It’s as if you’ve been building a wall
between yourself, and the rest of the world
You can huff & puff
all day long
but your never going to get through
no matter what you do
I’ll out build your advances
So catch a clue
Things turn on a dime around here
and this construction crew will work nonstop
Block by block
As I listen to the clock
Tick
......tock
Tick
......tock
Right now
My mind
feels like a sealed envelope
I’m trapped inside
Postage applied
Theirs no chance of you getting back inside
Not at this time

Copyright © Jay O'Neal | Year Posted 2011

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John Freeman Date: 7/21/2011 5:47:00 AM Been there, done that. Cool expressions Jay. Agape, Moses Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 7/20/2011 8:21:00 PM wow! you are really sealed up.. I have the perfect envelope opener..lol.. I am kidding with you. Deep emotions, hope all goes well.. enjoyed your poem,, have yourself a wonderful and blessed day,..p.d. Login to Reply

Joyce Johnson Date: 7/20/2011 8:05:00 PM Very well said but what a lonely way to live. Not true for you as you reached out to comment kindly on my poem And I thank you. Love, Joyce Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 7/20/2011 6:55:00 AM I have read your poetry today and in my mind it is an interesting and awesome piece Jay. I will return again soon to read more of your writings. Love, Carol Login to Reply Jay O'Neal Date: 7/20/2011 1:59:00 PM Thanks, Carol your awesome. With love; Jay

Michael Hornschuch Date: 7/20/2011 5:41:00 AM man, did you tell my story...I'm the type of guy that builds walls all the time. nice write, honest and raw feelings. nice parallel to construction and the emotional walls, or at least that's how I read it.. Login to Reply Jay O'Neal Date: 7/20/2011 1:56:00 PM Hey. Thanks for your awesome comment, and yes you read into the piece the way it was supposed to be perceived. Even the title double entendre.