John Loving Iii Poet Rhyme

Safty

which way is your wall facing
is it all built up with fancy gating
was it built to keep things out
or keep things in
is the chain with the lock
on the outside or is it in

what is it really that you keep safe
the outside world, from you unchaste
the filthy possession and secret tapes
unbrittled desires to fit your taste

what is it really that you keep safe
weapons and trophies brought from abroad
stolen items that were bitterly lost
rooms and chambers dedicated to sin
is there really someone locked within

what is it really that you keep safe
drinking, drugs, smoking and sex
all kinds of activites, what ever feels best
block out the eyes that may see from above
keep hidden, that these are the things
you really love

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Robin L. Gass March 3, 2009 at 6:14 AM Awesome work, John. This beautifully written poetry delivers a powerful message. No matter what poeple may try to "keep in the dar" we cannot hide what is in our hearts from God. He always knows! That kept me out of some trouble when I was a child! Love, Robin

Phyllis Babcock November 15, 2008 at 6:22 PM This is the dark side that many don't want to talk about but needs to be addressed. God Bless Phyl

Deneen White November 9, 2008 at 2:12 PM this poem covers the many facets of life, and gives one alot to think about, great introspection, i like the last line of this write and thanks for your welcome comments, take care D-nyce

Lisa Cooper October 24, 2008 at 7:20 AM very insightful, gracfully written

Daver Austin October 22, 2008 at 11:25 AM This would have fit me perfectly a few years ago, but I got old and, thank heaven, wiser. Like W.H. Auden, I aint taking no chances. Love, daver

Michael Torres October 21, 2008 at 8:13 PM This is so true and I liked the play on words. Very creative. Michael

Sharon Winter October 21, 2008 at 5:58 AM A write on the darker side of human nature. No, you cannot hide from yourself, or from the eyes from above. Love, shar

Ali Matheny October 20, 2008 at 4:32 PM Miss

Ali Matheny October 20, 2008 at 3:07 PM I'm a I'm 15 years old and you pronounce my name as Alex