Imprisoned


Before my door I stand waiting
my Babe, my life, my love.
Grating, the key slips through the lock. 
I turn the knob and shove.

Each tear filled moment we’re apart, 
my heart for you yet yearns,
but lonely it stands unopened.
The bolt no longer turns.

This prison that you hide inside
was once a home we share
but now you’ve changed the lock on me
and left me in despair.

What once we had is now all gone,
just memories they are.
As I stand before my doorway,
I feel the burning scar.

I hear the lock opening and
you stand there with a smile,
inviting me into your house.
Reprieve from my exile?


09/16/2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Gauthier Avatar
November 10, 2017 at 5:38 AM
Bravo - I love your mastery of the pen.
Inman Avatar
November 10, 2017 at 6:07 AM
Thank you once again Line. I love the fact that you seem to enjoy it, lol.
Dietrich Avatar
October 7, 2017 at 8:17 PM
so glad to see this one placed as well. Congratulations!! Can you think of a poem of yours I have not seen? I can't find one right now!!
Inman Avatar
October 8, 2017 at 10:05 AM
Thank you Andrea.
Kendrick Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 1:49 PM
I was delighted to see your work in my winners’ list..I enjoyed reading the work of an outstanding poet..Your participation was much appreciated..Sara
Inman Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 3:04 PM
Thank you for hosting Sara. I appreciate you taking the time. I loved the inspiration and your lovely comment.
Canerdy Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 1:00 PM
Well-written, moving write, James. Love the end. Congrats on your placement! Janice
Inman Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Thank you so much Janice.
La France Avatar
September 27, 2017 at 5:10 PM
James, oh such an emotional write, congratulations !
Inman Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Thank you BW. What happened with the collab.?
Tor Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 9:52 PM
James this tears the heart inside rendering a sadness for the person experiencing this lost love and then alleviating the pain somewhat in the end. Wonderfully written and expressed with surreal emotion.
Inman Avatar
September 20, 2017 at 12:41 AM
Michael, I appreciate all of your visits wonderful comments tonight. Thank you.
Dietrich Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 7:37 PM
oh is this for the STUCK contest? If it were a sonnet or that other type of poetry she asked for, the theme would be perfect for that one. I enjoyed reading this one. It's my favorite of the three I saw today from you. Wish I could see more. But I am way behind here and will have to stay behind probably until my weekend arrives!!
Inman Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 8:19 PM
Thanks for sharing your precious time with me Andrea. Yes, this is for that contest. I can't remember the name of the form. It's challenging.
Canerdy Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 9:32 PM
Well-done, James--glad to see that ending! Janice
Inman Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 6:43 AM
Thank you Janice.
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