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The Choice

The World My work is over time to head on home Made lots of money trading stocks on-line I told my secretary she could leave Askance my traders quid pro quo was fine I entered elevator floor nine-teen Pushed ground floor button number one then saw Another door to lift laid opposite Impossible, turned ready to withdraw The Devil's Minion Unable to escape the way I came The capsule doors on other side agaze Was drawn out by a large, dark silhouette Inside a narthex three closed doors ablaze I listened to malefic force within Effulgent scuttles have distracted me With ears submitting to an evil force On knees established I forlornly see The Choice The devil's minion utters chilling words “You worldly man you face deserving death” “You will be given one last stabbing choice” “You get to choose a door with your last breath” If there's a god I pray you save my soul The dark and eldritch spirit yield a laugh He said “each door is named must pick one now” “Not fair” I said, he showed me golden calf Door number one depicted the word ME Door number two was written the word YOU Door number three aglow with the word HIM “What in the hell am I supposed to do ? I looked at evil spirit's saber drawn With my last breath I ran to a new dawn _____________________________________________________

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Date: 1/24/2016 4:07:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your creative work..This must have been a nightmare..Thanks for the soup mail..Sara
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Thomas Carney
Date: 1/26/2016 11:49:00 AM
Thanks Sara. Was not a nightmare for me, but could very well be if I read it too many times...ha ha. Best 2U. Thomas
Date: 10/4/2015 3:39:00 PM
I comprehend the choice of words in this piece, and the right choice was made... It's why life is being lived wisely today. God guided towards the right way, Thank you for sharing your wisdom in words, your grace and your write... I have truly been lead towards light with this, and there's a knight holding my hand. Thank you for sharing. Tanya
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Thomas Carney
Date: 1/5/2016 9:43:00 AM
Thanks for reading this Tanya. What a thorough answer. I appreciate it. Thomas
Date: 9/27/2014 9:49:00 PM
I agree with everything John and Gene had to say! What an interesting and original concept my friend! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Thanks again for your positive comments on a couple of mine. Cheers... Jack
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Thomas Carney
Date: 11/17/2014 2:08:00 PM
Of course sir. My main problem now is negotiating my time, and I need to carve more time out here to satisfy my poetic love tank. Reading yours and others, and being able to write a decent poem, keep the tank full. Thomas :)
Date: 8/28/2014 1:14:00 PM
Well written and thought provoking.... Post more and you will develop a following..........Thanks for your comment and welcome to PS...... Jake
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Thomas Carney
Date: 8/31/2014 5:38:00 AM
Thanks for reading Jake. I appreciate the ecouragement as well. That's the plan. Over the next couple months I should be posting more often on PS. regards, Thomas
Date: 4/22/2014 2:56:00 AM
Welcome to PS, TC. Perhaps, this could be the reason for the slight feeling of unease on entering elevators. A chilling, original idea having the wall opposite the door open into Hades. Nice Iambic Pentameter with a subject and message that leaves the reader pondering. Is this a dredream or reality. Nice work and look forward to other poems from you. Your P'S friend Gene
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Thomas Carney
Date: 1/24/2016 11:57:00 AM
Best to you in 2016 Gene, unless you are in heaven. If so, you beat me there. Save me a place close to the saints. Praise Jesus.
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Thomas Carney
Date: 2/20/2015 4:14:00 PM
Where are you brother?
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Thomas Carney
Date: 8/28/2014 1:07:00 PM
Many thanks for your critique and pithy comments Mr. Bourne. "Preciate" you. Thomas

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