Open

Open 
And all that entails
Is the world outside this box
Where opportunity knocks
Open is fear
Black molasses beer
Open is a crutch
When life is too much
Open is stale  
The rusty nail
On which we fall impale
Open is our falls
Having the balls
To rage against the bulls
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

A   Avatar
December 9, 2013 at 3:50 PM
Christopher F., wow... now that takes guts... love the verse... and the will to give in....LINDA
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace