The Closed Door

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The Closed Door


Shut the door
Locked it tight

Kept at bay
All that will ignite

The flame inside
Barely a flicker in sight

There is no silence 
Behind the door

For the voices of my thoughts
Are loud and worn

Too many voices yell at me
Telling me what should or shouldn’t be

Is there wisdom behind these voices?
Or are they just critics of choice

My desire is to lock them out
Allow me to discover what I am about

Too much to ask at this date
However; it is dangerous to hesitate

Knock all you want
I will not answer your call

Leave me be
Until I decide to stand or fall

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Mikey Monahan

Date: 3/3/2022 1:40:00 PM

love your poems. life can be so hard but always seek the good that is hidden out there

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/18/2020 12:47:00 PM

Hello Susan Rigo, so nice to meet you. Welcome to Poetry Soup. Try to quiet your mind. Medicate. It helps to quiet the mind. How many voices are you hearing? I listen to my inner voice it keeps me straight. enjoy your day my friend.

Suz House
Date: 11/23/2020 3:25:00 PM

Hi Darlene, Thanks for the welcome. I have been away, probably a long while. I have lost track, ha! Luckily, depression is not something I suffer from for long periods of time. This piece is to let people know that although the door is shut, you need to continue knocking. Take care.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/18/2020 11:47:00 AM

"My desire is to lock them out Allow me to discover what I am about" when you get to this point you are self-fulfilled!

Suz House
Date: 11/23/2020 3:26:00 PM

Hi Caren, Never seems to be though does it. Self fulfillment is a tough one to capture. Love your point though. Sue