Sandy Bird Poet Rhyme

The Purple Door

I passed a purple door one day while out for a casual walk
Curiosity got the best of me when it began to talk

It said it was a magical door and welcomed me inside
It bribed me with indispensable knowledge if I would abide

Only a brief moment of my time it would need
Just step across my threshold it began to plead

I thought for just a minute and wondered if I should 
What really did I have to loose, this might turn out quite good

I clambered up the steps with haste and through the portal I passed
Immediately I was whisked away through a narrow shaft

As I tumbled through the darkness, I faintly heard the door slam shut
A queasy feeling erupted in the bottom of my gut

I shuddered knowing that I had possibly sealed my fate 
What an awful mistake I made, I should have opted for a golden gate

I think my soul was taken, had I completely lost my head
Eternity was upon me, filling me with dread

A second chance I dared wish, as a silent scream danced on my lips
A horrible thought flashed through my mind as I came to grips

I should have kept on walking, never going through that purple door
I certainly didn’t anticipate this and regretted it even more

Had destiny played some cruel prank I truly could not tell
All I know for sure that day, I was sent to hell
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Written 2014-05-21 : alternative ending

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Connie Marcum Wong June 3, 2014 at 2:26 AM I was thinking this might be a dream that seemed real or something....I was intrigued all the way through. I love poems that keep my attention. Welcome to Poetry Soup Sandy!

Arlene Smith June 3, 2014 at 2:16 AM Sandy, I had to see what Jack had to read 10 times...lol... Love this poem.. Creepy and telling...Arlene..

Keith Robson May 29, 2014 at 10:41 AM Hello Sandy, I liked this poem very much indeed, in my opinion you are a very talented poet too, like a lot on this site, I am so glad I came to join it...Keith.

Chuck Melugin May 29, 2014 at 7:45 AM Dear Sandy, As Purple Door poured from your pen, I was reminded again, life is full of second chances while darkness is unforgiving. You are an amazing writer! My best to you, chuck

Scott Thirtyseven May 28, 2014 at 8:25 AM Wow, what an introduction to Soup. Nice poem.

Faye Gibson May 27, 2014 at 6:51 PM Welcome to Poetry Soup, Sandy. Quite a powerful, thought provoking poem. I believe you will find much support here. Keep writing; comment on the poems of other writers and most of them will return the favor. Best wishes.

Casarah Nance May 27, 2014 at 6:36 PM Ah the choices one has to chose in life, you never know where they will go until it is too late. great write chicky

Carol Eastman May 27, 2014 at 10:10 AM A tremendous piece of work... Beautifully written! Love the flow and build up all the way to the end.

Jack Clark May 27, 2014 at 9:08 AM Oh, my, Sandy! It DOES appear you and I are of kindred spirits (poetically speaking). This is a great write, and takes the reader on an interesting and macabre journey. I will be looking forward to your next entries here on Poetry Soup! Jack C Sandy Bird May 27, 2014 at 9:45 AM Thanks Jack, I like your poetry, one of my favorites is The Day In The Park :) also I could relate a lot to The Mirror :)

Pandita Sietesantos May 27, 2014 at 7:00 AM Well done - great write!

Anne-Lise Andresen May 27, 2014 at 3:35 AM - Warm welcome to PoetrySoup, Sandy :) - I choose your first great written rhyme poem - Nice to meet you :) - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Sandy Bird May 27, 2014 at 4:41 AM Thanks for the warm welcome. I am not into drama so I think poetry soup will be a perfect fit :) Look forward to sharing and reading too :) Nice to meet you Anne-Lise

Skat A May 26, 2014 at 8:20 PM Hi Sandy, epic, writes., Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile, others passed, when I first join the soup 4 years ago. I wish you the best when it comes to your compositions. 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 Sandy Bird May 27, 2014 at 4:43 AM Nice to meet you Skat, thanks for the sweet welcome. Look forward to getting to know you too.

Poet Destroyer A May 26, 2014 at 5:02 PM Awesome, story and ending choice. .Sandy, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community, as I did when I first join, March 2010. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry ha-ha a special pair:) here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@ Sandy Bird May 27, 2014 at 4:49 AM Thanks for the warm welcome Linda. I look forward to the feedback to help me grow as a writer. The second ending line for the poem read "But the moment I hit the ground I realized I had tripped and it hurt like hell" I personally liked both :) I will check out the contest, thanks for the invite