The Corridor

Confidently
The door swings open, to the furthest reach of its hinges
Air set alight by her presence, the crowd is drawn
Swinging her arms without a care, they are boundless
With steps that echo, evidently faultless and proud
Cutting swiftly through the waves, the masses part instinctively
The vague war cry dominates, even when it doesn't connect
Refusing to settle, for any lesser impact
For she will march triumphantly, through the shackled masks
Comparable to puppets, they are but ghosts in a machine

Hesitantly
The hinges part way, as the door creeps into the room
Conforming to the heard, with a silence that shall not falter
Arms rigid and cutting through the air, he is curbed and confined
With a muted pigeon's step, evidently nervy and fitful
Hit by the torrent, subjected to an eternity of abrasion
Voices resonate and surround, but this one stays muted
Venomous and yet withdrawn, he refrains from making an impact
For he will trudge regrettably, through the unending exchange
Comparable to puppeteers, the others seem confident and free
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Johnson Avatar
June 15, 2016 at 10:26 AM
The yin and yang, the feminine and masculine. Depicted for the lost and the found.
Callus Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 3:01 PM
An impressive and excellent first poem submitted to Soup, Michael! You are no beginner! I like especially the contrast between the two parts. ~ Regards // paul
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January 8, 2016 at 5:50 PM
Awesome... very good descriptive write ~~X~~
Whatley Avatar
January 9, 2016 at 2:57 PM
Thanks Kim!
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December 31, 2015 at 7:01 AM
Wonderful verse! This one got me speechless...you are an amazing poet with exquisite, exceptional talent. Keep up the great work, buddy! Thanks for your visit to my poems. Please read more and comment on them. Your encouragements means a lot to me.
Whatley Avatar
December 31, 2015 at 7:25 AM
Can't thank you enough J.W. I will be sure to do so, as I know exactly how you feel. Seeing the responses, is one of the best things about PoetrySoup. They say that other people can see you better than you can see yourself, and that's why It's paramount to have some familiar voices to follow you, wherever your poetic endeavors take you.
Chanan Avatar
December 31, 2015 at 6:18 AM
Love this!! Really enjoyed it. Very moving.
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December 27, 2015 at 1:24 PM
Welcome my dear Michael to poetry soup , I hope u find it as a comfort zone and I hope u consider it as ur second home...u r truly gifted , ur gonna have a great future as ur poems these are a magnificent, brilliant and remarkable writings, I might be too young but I can understand alot when it comes to beautiful and great poetry....Happy new year and hugs / / :) dalia
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December 16, 2015 at 9:01 PM
Michael, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
Whatley Avatar
December 18, 2015 at 4:11 AM
Thank you Skat for the warm welcome!
A   Avatar
December 16, 2015 at 8:52 PM
Michael, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
Whatley Avatar
December 18, 2015 at 4:10 AM
Thank you Linda for the warm welcome!
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