Mighty Fortress

This brave
front door
mighty fortress
stands sentinel
keeping my secrets
"H A L T !"
It demands
"Who goes there?"
Its orders
obeyed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Kiser Avatar
July 22, 2019 at 8:16 AM
When the door starts talking...I may run. Seriously, clever piece of imagery.
Wolf Avatar
July 22, 2019 at 12:56 PM
Thank you for the visit and the feedback, M.L. ~ gw
Rodrigues Avatar
July 22, 2019 at 6:47 AM
And that could be the door to your heart or your mind. Nicely done!
Wolf Avatar
July 22, 2019 at 12:56 PM
Yes, I felt so too... Gives new meaning to the job of doorman, I guess.. LOL. Thanks for the perceptive comment, Kim. Best wishes, gw
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