The Key

I find it tedious
you trying to lock me in
threatening to end me
before our lives begin
you didn't know
what I would not say
is I can beat you any way
I have a heart, unlocked and free
and a mind that stores the proper key
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Neumann Avatar
December 18, 2016 at 3:10 AM
Wow, the mind holding the proper key. And the key has been found and not lost. Great and congratulations on your win, Kai
Lamoureux Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 3:15 PM
Right on! Congrats on your win.
White Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 1:40 PM
Keep the key to yourself...Congratulations :)
Nayak Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 12:38 PM
Dear Madeleine, awesome:) Congrats on your win!!With free heart and right key in mind, nothing can deter you! love, Anu:)
Scars Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 12:09 PM
Sometimes unlocking our heart to a new beginning is what's best for us...thanks and congrats :)-luloo
Sands Avatar
November 18, 2016 at 6:07 PM
Great writing - that proper key! :)
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