Imani Wedderburn Poet Lyric

Knock, Knock

Knock, Knock
Who’s there?
Is that the past that I have hidden from,
The past that I have buried deep at the bottom of the sea

Knock, Knock
Who is there?
Is that the grandmother that has abandoned her grandchild in a time of need,
Or the starving Aunt, who can’t feast on the fruits of her niece’s labor

Knock, Knock
Who is there?
Is it the ex who lied and called me names,
Belittled me in many ways and wants a second chance

Knock, Knock
Who is there?
Is that the sound of my ghosts trapped in the closet,
Trying to come out to reveal themselves

Knock, Knock
Who is there?
Is that the sound of my breath,
That was taken away at the sight of you

Knock, Knock
Who is there?
Is it just the sound of the calming music playing in my head,
Or the sound of Africa beating a drum in a celebration

Knock, Knock
Who is there?
My chance to run into the unknown
Or the invitation to fix my history?

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Beata Agustin June 16, 2024 at 8:36 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. 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.

FJ Thomas December 18, 2017 at 12:20 PM Some things cannot be left in the past, others cannot be fixed. The key is knowing the difference. This is original and beautiful Imani!

Sunlite Wanter December 17, 2017 at 4:53 PM Smart writing, I think, Imani. "My chance to run into the unknown..." taunting.

Arturo Michael December 17, 2017 at 4:16 PM Interesting... Knock Knock Knock... Who's there? Very nice poem Imani... One to reflect on... All the best to you