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The Tunnel

wayra

trapped in a tunnel
channel for careless choices
bright lights, brilliant colors fade 
with fear of vows broken.
The way out: turn around to truth.

Copyright © Reason A. Poteet | Year Posted 2019

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Eve Roper Date: 8/22/2019 11:55:00 PM Congratulations my friend. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Reason A. Poteet Date: 8/23/2019 7:56:00 AM thanks, Eve, I liked your Ramsgate piece, is that a real tunnel? the alliteration is great: existence echoes emptiness and the "powdered rouge" - perfect, gritty.

Line Gauthier Date: 8/22/2019 4:55:00 AM Congrats on your win, Reason. Wonderful interpretation. Login to Reply Reason A. Poteet Date: 8/23/2019 7:58:00 AM thank you, Line. some people spend their whole lives learning but never come to the truth...that's biblical. I appreciate your taking the time to read.

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/21/2019 3:00:00 PM i like how you turned around for truth's sake, reason...sweet congrats on your win in my contest! Login to Reply Reason A. Poteet Date: 8/21/2019 9:11:00 PM thank you, nette, I remember your first wayra competition. Appreciate the recognition in this one too.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/21/2019 2:35:00 PM love the metaphor here. Congrats in the contest, Reason Login to Reply Reason A. Poteet Date: 8/21/2019 9:12:00 PM I welcome your comment, Andrea. It's a neat form all on its own, the wayra. I liked your neat twist on tunnel vision...great piece.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/21/2019 1:51:00 PM - As the saying goes ... there is always light at the end of the tunnel ... turn around to find the truth :) - Congratulations on your win R.A.P. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Reason A. Poteet Date: 8/21/2019 9:15:00 PM In this case, the light was at the front end, Appreciate the commendation, Anne-Lise, my best to you in all you do.

Jan Allison Date: 8/17/2019 2:55:00 AM deep imagery Reason, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Reason A. Poteet Date: 8/17/2019 6:52:00 PM I love your comment, Jan, hyperbole as it is; it makes me smile and appreciate your encouragement. Have a great day.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/16/2019 5:50:00 PM Yes...turn around to truth! Login to Reply Reason A. Poteet Date: 8/17/2019 6:53:00 PM Doing a 180 in the middle of the wrong highway. Difficult but oh so rewarding. Thanks, Kim.

Beautiful Scars Date: 8/16/2019 11:13:00 AM wow powerful last line! great take on the prompt, good luck :)-luloo Login to Reply Reason A. Poteet Date: 8/17/2019 6:54:00 PM I welcome your comments any time, Lu Loo. Very supportive and I appreciate it.