Catherine Adams Poet Free verse

Cellar Door

The cellar door you left open,
Held the lock you had broken
The Pain you had hidden 
Was down the unlit stairs

Step by step I had fallen
My footsteps where like crawling
Time went by so slow
I couldnt seem to bear

As I went to step again,
I realized it was the end
I waited for my eyes to adjust
But only darkness sunk in.

I called your name
It broke through the still air
I heard a response
No, just my echo

I walked blindly through the cold
I was searching for your soul
Because it held mine
Because you are mine.

I reached out to feel a touch
But only air was in reach of such
My worry grew more
My footsteps grew louder

I called your name
It broke through still air
I heard a response
No, just my echo

I heard a loud crash
Somewhere from the back
I abruptly turned around
As I headed for the stairs

I crawled up the steps
Each one caught my breath
I looked toward the light
So dim, yet so bright

I screamed your name
It broke through still air
I heard a response
No, just a my echo

As I finally reached the top
The cellar door was locked
I pushed with all my might
My pushing grew to fight

I cried your name
It broke through the still air
I heard a response
No, just my echo

I couldnt breath
Where could you be?
Where am I
What am I?

I felt a gentle tap
Chills ran up my back
I turned around and saw you
As i saw me.

I reached out to touch your face
But I just hit glass
You turned silver,
Spread unto a wall.

I blinked and you were gone
I was gone
I stared into a mirror
And glared at the familiar stranger

The celler door was closed and locked

Was I ever inside? 

And if you were never here,

                                                               Then who and what was I?

I cried your name
It broke through the still glass
I saw a response
No, just a reflection.

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Beata Agustin February 9, 2026 at 4:14 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A March 10, 2016 at 12:26 AM Catherine, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA

Skat A July 5, 2015 at 2:13 AM C Adams :) Wonderful poem, I enjoyed dropping by. Love SKAT

Robb A. Kopp April 9, 2010 at 8:13 PM My Lovely wife Christi is right..This one really stands out. Bravo!

Christi Kopp April 8, 2010 at 3:48 PM Congrats on being featured. I am so glad I came across this haunting piece.

Vince Suzadail Jr. April 8, 2010 at 9:29 AM Congrats Catherine on "Cellar Door" being featured. Vince

Carol Sunshine Brown April 8, 2010 at 2:50 AM Congratulations on your featured poem this week Catherine. Love, Carol

Janette Fisher April 5, 2010 at 7:36 AM Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette

Doris Culverhouse April 4, 2010 at 4:37 PM enjoyed reading today, good one!!

April 4, 2010 at 3:36 PM Interesting perspective for the reader to ponder about. Congratulations on having your poem featured. I wish you ongoing success with your writing. Karen

James Fraser April 4, 2010 at 1:25 PM Catherine, many congratulations on your poetry being featured this week >> James

Ernilando Tugaff April 4, 2010 at 11:00 AM Very nice and entertaining. Congratualtions on your featured poem. Ernilando

James Marshall Goff February 20, 2010 at 5:08 PM suspense filled poem! a delight to read! my friend Catherine! yes, I have been away a while too, my computer is down and am gettin' a new one in a week or so, I so enjoyed hearing from you! you lifted my spirits tonite! and I will look for you my friend, again...goodbye for now, jimbo

Carolyn Devonshire February 20, 2010 at 10:17 AM This is so compelling, Catherine. The journey down the cellar stairs is difficult to make, especially when you are waiting for a response from someone who has locked you out of their life. You are human, just like the rest of us. And your poem touched me deeply. Hope you find your way to a better place. Love, Carolyn