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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.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 3/10/2016 12:26:00 AM
Catherine, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
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Date: 7/5/2015 2:13:00 AM
C Adams :) Wonderful poem, I enjoyed dropping by. Love SKAT
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Date: 4/9/2010 8:13:00 PM
My Lovely wife Christi is right..This one really stands out. Bravo!
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Date: 4/8/2010 3:48:00 PM
Congrats on being featured. I am so glad I came across this haunting piece.
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Date: 4/8/2010 9:29:00 AM
Congrats Catherine on "Cellar Door" being featured. Vince
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Date: 4/8/2010 2:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Catherine. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/5/2010 7:36:00 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette
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Date: 4/4/2010 4:37:00 PM
enjoyed reading today, good one!!
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Date: 4/4/2010 3:36:00 PM
Interesting perspective for the reader to ponder about. Congratulations on having your poem featured. I wish you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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Date: 4/4/2010 1:25:00 PM
Catherine, many congratulations on your poetry being featured this week >> James
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Date: 4/4/2010 11:00:00 AM
Very nice and entertaining. Congratualtions on your featured poem. Ernilando
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Date: 2/20/2010 5:08:00 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
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Date: 2/20/2010 10:17:00 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
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