Lin Lane Poet Free verse

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 December 19, 2019 at 7:32 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 December 22, 2019 at 9:59 PM Your words are so kind. Thank you for each one, Vijay.

Chris Green December 9, 2019 at 8:42 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 December 9, 2019 at 10:05 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 December 7, 2019 at 11:18 PM Well written. Congrats! Lin Lane December 8, 2019 at 5:52 AM Thank you, Juliet.

Sandra Adams December 7, 2019 at 1:55 PM wonderfully penned Lin...congratulations on your top win :) hugs Lin Lane December 7, 2019 at 7:59 PM Thank you, Sandra. I return to compliment to you for your equal win.

John Hamilton December 7, 2019 at 1:39 PM Another masterful write Lin, so nice to have you enter my contest. This is a stunner, congrats on a fine win! Lin Lane December 7, 2019 at 7:59 PM Thank you for the consideration and honor, John. I appreciate that you asked me to enter. That was honor enough.

Robert Lindley December 7, 2019 at 5:42 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 December 7, 2019 at 7:31 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.