Chris Green Poet Free verse

The Key

The Key 

Brick walls of graffiti’d writings
contour to these surroundings,
blemished by permanent stains
of worry fueled fears

Shapes form and dissolve
in mortar line crisscrosses,
horizontal and vertical deceptions
leading to destructive maneuvers  

As I lurk in the darkness
between shadows and dead end signs,
watching your every move
from the corners of my mind’s suspicions

Locked tightly as distrust
has taken me prisoner
with guilt as my guard
throwing away the key to my sanity

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Maria Williams June 9, 2017 at 3:35 AM Love will always be there to hand back that key, take solace in the fact. Brilliant write dear Chris....... Maria Chris Green June 12, 2017 at 8:36 AM Thanks so very much Maria.

Darren White June 8, 2017 at 12:04 AM I like it how you can read it in different ways, metaphor or reality. For me this is sometimes a very frightening reality. But yes, guilt and distrust are very good prisons, both of them. Accepting oneself with good and bad sides is one step closer to the key. Deciding to trust people again is the other one. Chris Green June 8, 2017 at 8:08 AM I am thrilled to find what you took from this my friend. Thanks so much for your visit.

Lenna Walker June 7, 2017 at 9:24 PM suspicion and distrust, whether brought on by guilt or not, can drive a person crazy. Better hold onto the key ... deep write Chris !! Chris Green June 8, 2017 at 8:07 AM Thanks so much Lenna for always being so kind to me.

Frederic Parker June 7, 2017 at 5:59 PM guilt can drive people crazy, it can also protect you from yourself Chris Green June 8, 2017 at 8:07 AM Thanks so much Frederic. I guess you are right on both accounts.

Paul Callus June 7, 2017 at 5:03 PM Metaphorically powerful, Chris. One can sense the strong emotions. I hope you have a copy of that key...light comes after darkness! Regards // paul Chris Green June 7, 2017 at 5:14 PM Thanks so much Paul. I am glad you liked this.

Lin Lane June 7, 2017 at 4:07 PM A penning not of your usual style, and just as well written as any, Chris. Chris Green June 7, 2017 at 5:01 PM Thanks so much Lin. I like to change it up every once in a while. I am glad you enjoyed this one.

Heidi Sands June 7, 2017 at 3:20 PM This is an intense state of being written about Chris. Well done with a powerful impact ! Chris Green June 7, 2017 at 3:38 PM Thanks again my friend. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.