Ellen's Frame

I see her picture at the end of my hall
And steady myself by touching the wall
The frame is gaudy as if it has meaning
And it calls to me with each day’s leaning

With purpose I travel to make it straight
As if that picture and I have a date
The old pine floor has a familiar creak
As my worn-out slippers make it speak

The floor it talks as I move to her
It tells of times as they once were
I call that walk, my footsteps of fate
And I listen to them as I make it straight 

3/4/18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 11:54 PM
Back with most deserved congrats, Jerry.
Gentry Avatar
April 1, 2018 at 4:27 PM
Congratulations on your win. I like the imagery of this. A well-written story.
Hackett Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 3:43 AM
Thanks and I must leave now for I have a date.
Lawless Avatar
April 1, 2018 at 10:52 AM
A mysterious tilting of the head as our remembrances call us to "spend a moment". Nicely done Jerry and thanks for entering the contest
Hackett Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 3:44 AM
And a nod to you for hosting the contest.
Gauthier Avatar
March 4, 2018 at 8:58 AM
A beautifully captured journey of the heart. Deeply beautiful in its simplicity. A FAVE for me. Well done, Jerry.
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