James Inman Poet Verse

Can Still Hold You

In this closet darkness pervades,
the door has been locked from the inside.

Curled in the corner, eyes shut, she remains.
Unseen demons there await
outside in the moon light.

Flowers dance while sweet music plays as
lithesome images pass through her mind,
her dreams laid bare this long lonely day,
all of the fantasies she'll never find.

Beneath closed eyelids
her golden prince rescues her
from endless darkness.
I have no golden armor,
yet my arms can still hold you.


04/19/2018
 
For BW's "It's All About Four" Poetry Contest

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John Hamilton May 4, 2018 at 9:14 AM Wow James what a journey you took us on...great imagery and full of hope at the end...so tender and thoughtful...I enjoyed immensely!! James Inman May 4, 2018 at 9:56 AM Thanks John.

Eve Roper May 1, 2018 at 8:22 PM James, beautiful heartfelt imagery {:~) congratulations on your placement Hugs Eve ~`* James Inman May 2, 2018 at 11:05 AM Thank you Eve.

Phil Capitano April 30, 2018 at 7:24 AM From darkness to light, this is magical in that it takes the reader on a journey of illumination. Congrats on your placement. James Inman April 30, 2018 at 7:37 AM Thanks for your visit and great comment Phil.

Andrea Dietrich April 29, 2018 at 5:48 PM oh my, this is such a sad heart wrenching poem, Ralph. VEry well crafted. Congrats for your fine win. And thanks for recent comments on my poetry. James Inman April 29, 2018 at 6:19 PM Hi Andrea, it's been interesting to read the different interpretations of this write. Thank you for joining in.

Sandra Haight April 29, 2018 at 4:29 PM Sad and deep, and so well-written, James. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Sandra James Inman April 29, 2018 at 6:16 PM Thanks for stopping by Sandra. Always a pleasure.

Kim Rodrigues April 29, 2018 at 1:24 PM Congrats, James! A mix between something sinister and a dream. James Inman April 29, 2018 at 4:11 PM Yes, the darkness inside of her perhaps. Thank you Kim.

Jean Murray April 29, 2018 at 11:17 AM Who does not want to be held in a strong embrace? She was holding out for a hero and he has arrived at last. Well done James. James Inman April 29, 2018 at 4:08 PM If only heroes were that easy to come by Jean. Thanks.

Constance La France April 29, 2018 at 8:53 AM James, CONGRATULATIONS on your win in my contest with this emotional poem. As a child that withdrew from life and lived in my head for most of my childhood, I can relate to this very much. Well done ! James Inman April 29, 2018 at 9:26 AM Hi BW, Thank you for hosting this wonderful contest. I just finished reading all of your entries and there were some beautiful writes. Thank you again.

Susan Gentry April 29, 2018 at 2:02 AM An awesome take on the contest, a very gentle expression can only come from a caring person. Enjoyed this. :) James Inman April 29, 2018 at 8:04 AM Thank you for your kind words Susan.

Line Gauthier April 28, 2018 at 11:08 PM Congrats on your win, James. Well done. James Inman April 29, 2018 at 8:04 AM Thank you Line.

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 28, 2018 at 6:54 PM It is amazing what a child does to cope with protecting herself/himself and how that transfers into adulthood. To be able to offer love and understanding and an embrace that loves and protects rather than harms, is the bravest and kindest of hearts...and in a sense the character strength of a true Hero. James Inman April 28, 2018 at 9:40 PM What an absolutely beautiful comment Leanne, thank you.

Mystic Rose Rose April 25, 2018 at 8:49 PM Very revealing and tender, I love the bottom two lines, James Inman April 26, 2018 at 12:54 AM I love to hear the different interpretations a poem elicits in the comments, thank you.

Richard Lamoureux April 21, 2018 at 11:31 AM Wow, this is beautifully expressed. James Inman April 21, 2018 at 1:57 PM Thank you Richard