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Pale Shelter

I keep tripping over hurdles Barriers forged between our hearts Walls of a garrisoned fortress Lofty palisades I must ascend without crawling on my knees I admit my faults lie at ego depth Perhaps it's why I expect too much of you but I long for the affectionate touch of your arms catching me when I stumble and fall, dejected on the ground When my patience ebbs like ocean tides your emotions are concealed behind a veil Please don't pull away from me. Stay, and I'll soothe your troubled qualms I keep tripping over hurdles exposing the core of my darker side that part of me I cannot hide from your eyes Can you love me in spite of my flaws? Will you be my refuge, an amorist crutch? There's a battle line between us but I don't recall waging war. I fear my ways are much too strict so I'll wave the flag of truce. Spoils to the victors when I've breached the final hurdle With sighing breath across my syllables, I'm pleading with you for another chance Despite the way I've mistreated you would you be a spark of light on my path? Until I'm sure our love is realigned I'll keep tripping over hurdles across each rampart I approach With hope, I'll reach your garden gate and wait for your heart to open the door December 6th, 2019 Pale Shelter Contest by John Hamilton

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Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/19/2019 7:32:00 AM

Every time I read your poems, I am reminded, once again, how gifted you are, Lin. You raise your words to perfection as you have done in this poem. Congrats, Lin.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2019 9:59:00 PM

Your words are so kind. Thank you for each one, Vijay.

Chris Green

Date: 12/9/2019 8:42:00 AM

Hey there my friend. Congrats on your top win here, I am thrilled you won and even more thrilled I got to read a new poem from you this morning. This was brilliant, it was deep and very affecting. I can see why John liked this one so much

Lin Lane
Date: 12/9/2019 10:05:00 AM

Good morning, Chris. Thanks ever so much for the gracious remarks, especially since your 'Pale Shelter' was also a winner. Mutual admiration.

Juliet Ligon

Date: 12/7/2019 11:18:00 PM

Well written. Congrats!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/8/2019 5:52:00 AM

Thank you, Juliet.

Sandra Adams

Date: 12/7/2019 1:55:00 PM

wonderfully penned Lin...congratulations on your top win :) hugs

Lin Lane
Date: 12/7/2019 7:59:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra. I return to compliment to you for your equal win.

John Hamilton

Date: 12/7/2019 1:39:00 PM

Another masterful write Lin, so nice to have you enter my contest. This is a stunner, congrats on a fine win!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/7/2019 7:59:00 PM

Thank you for the consideration and honor, John. I appreciate that you asked me to enter. That was honor enough.

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/7/2019 5:42:00 AM

A truly wonderful creation my friend. Such in love relationships is not that uncommon. Tho' sometimes the rockiest starts end up being the longest lasting ones. A fav, a always great poetry...

Lin Lane
Date: 12/7/2019 7:31:00 AM

Hello dear Robert. Your words ring true that relationships can often change. I'm happy to see you and must confess that I've not been around to read you until lately. A situation that needs correcting. Thanks ever so much for your time of reading and leaving your sweet words for me.