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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

Date: 5/4/2018 9:14:00 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
Date: 5/4/2018 9:56:00 AM

Thanks John.

Eve Roper

Date: 5/1/2018 8:22:00 PM

James, beautiful heartfelt imagery {:~) congratulations on your placement Hugs Eve ~`*

James Inman
Date: 5/2/2018 11:05:00 AM

Thank you Eve.

Phil Capitano

Date: 4/30/2018 7:24:00 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
Date: 4/30/2018 7:37:00 AM

Thanks for your visit and great comment Phil.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/29/2018 5:48:00 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
Date: 4/29/2018 6:19:00 PM

Hi Andrea, it's been interesting to read the different interpretations of this write. Thank you for joining in.

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/29/2018 4:29:00 PM

Sad and deep, and so well-written, James. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Sandra

James Inman
Date: 4/29/2018 6:16:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by Sandra. Always a pleasure.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/29/2018 1:24:00 PM

Congrats, James! A mix between something sinister and a dream.

James Inman
Date: 4/29/2018 4:11:00 PM

Yes, the darkness inside of her perhaps. Thank you Kim.

Jean Murray

Date: 4/29/2018 11:17:00 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
Date: 4/29/2018 4:08:00 PM

If only heroes were that easy to come by Jean. Thanks.

Constance La France

Date: 4/29/2018 8:53:00 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
Date: 4/29/2018 9:26:00 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

Date: 4/29/2018 2:02:00 AM

An awesome take on the contest, a very gentle expression can only come from a caring person. Enjoyed this. :)

James Inman
Date: 4/29/2018 8:04:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words Susan.

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/28/2018 11:08:00 PM

Congrats on your win, James. Well done.

James Inman
Date: 4/29/2018 8:04:00 AM

Thank you Line.

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton

Date: 4/28/2018 6:54:00 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
Date: 4/28/2018 9:40:00 PM

What an absolutely beautiful comment Leanne, thank you.