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You have entered through a portal and are taken back in time It's then you realize There's about to be a crime Because you've read it in your history books and watched it on tv You're the only one that knows what is about to be But can you change history and this tragedy abate or has time itself Sealed the victim's fate You stand there frozen for a few seconds Then you wave your hands and shout You point up to a building and then a shot rang out!

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Date: 2/14/2024 9:02:00 AM
Joseph, excellent and congratulations on your win in my contest, blessings, Constance
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Date: 1/18/2024 2:27:00 AM
Wars began with just one shot. Great poem.
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Date: 1/17/2024 7:44:00 PM
Changing actions that have already taken place, rearranges moments in the future. Could be for the better, or, it could be a lot worse. Sometimes, leaving things alone is the right choice. Just depends, I suppose. You really have me thinking on this one, Joseph. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 1/17/2024 6:40:00 AM
Portals and time travel are my favourite topics. But I believe in a strange thing, the time line is preserved. Once you go back to past, there would be forces they would bind you and won't let you do anything. You will be enslaved. About future time travel, I am in doubt. I guess future doesn't exist
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Date: 1/16/2024 7:47:00 PM
Changing the future and controlling the future are separate ideas. Changing it may have worse outcomes. Yes, this poem really has me thinking. It's as hard to fathom as playing chess.
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Date: 1/16/2024 4:57:00 PM
the concept of time travel fascinates me...you brought that fascination to the forefront of my mind. A delightful read this evening...have a pleasant evening, Sara
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Date: 1/16/2024 3:04:00 PM
Wouldn't it be nice if we could change history or perhaps re arrange it a bit, nicely penned Joseph :)
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Date: 1/16/2024 1:31:00 PM
oh my, I know what time and place you were in!! it would do no good to change these things. Because it would mess with things in the future. I watch lots of time travel shows and love them, but always it causes more problems!
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Date: 1/16/2024 1:07:00 PM
- So true ... excellent done for the contest ... a winning poem ... good luck, Joseph :) - hugs
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Date: 1/16/2024 12:51:00 PM
What a deep and meaningful write. Made me ponder too. I especially loved “ But can you change history and this tragedy abate or has time itself Sealed the victim's fate“ soul hitting really! Powerful! Pleasure reading your work always
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Date: 1/16/2024 12:14:00 PM
Interesting idea for the contest, I think man may have gone through such emotions..
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