The Unlocked Creaky Gate

The Unlocked Creaky Gate

The giant iron gate creaked 
At the touch of my feverish hands.
Without permission 
I unbolted the unlocked gate.
Sweaty forehead, numb hands,
Iced feet, my stomach tightened,
The palpitation of the heart 
Grew loud and clear
Like a death knell echoing.
Strange isn't it?

Dragging my frozen torso
I walked on the grey cobbled pathway
Quickly turning round the shroudy hedge way,
Wondering what drew me here?
Trespassing into unguarded private property
Was not my forte.
De routing beyond the boundary of time,
Especially when I was hard pressed 
With the  temporal affairs,
Made me more nervy and jittery.

Which lesson of life was ahead
Before the daylight shut out of my eyes?
An invisible hand held my pain awhile.
The heart went back to its pocket,
Calmness  transcended over the nerves,
The blood uncurled till the body warmed.
In a flash, without the blink of an eye,
Both hands lifted me off my herculean feet-
Since when had I become so light?-
Whispering,' I have your missing piece of heart'.


December20, 2015
Contest: Any Poem
Sponsor : Broken Wings
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Gentry Avatar
December 23, 2015 at 6:21 AM
Congratulations!
Cheema Avatar
December 24, 2015 at 7:23 AM
Many thanks Susan!
A. Sharma Avatar
December 22, 2015 at 1:44 AM
Lovely write n win Balveen.. big congrats!
A  Avatar
December 21, 2015 at 9:26 PM
Balveen, Nice win. SKAT
Cheema Avatar
December 24, 2015 at 7:24 AM
Thanks Skat!
Haight Avatar
December 21, 2015 at 7:10 PM
Congratulations, Balveen, on your wonderful placement for your amazing poem! Hugs, Sandra
Cheema Avatar
December 24, 2015 at 7:25 AM
Sandra you are always apprecative! Thanks!
Tor Avatar
December 21, 2015 at 6:22 PM
Balveen congratulations on a well deserved win!
Cheema Avatar
December 24, 2015 at 7:25 AM
Michael, many thanks!
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December 21, 2015 at 6:05 PM
Congratulations, Balveen, hugs dear friend and have a very Merry Christmas with blessings of love, happiness, wisdom, and wealth.
Cheema Avatar
December 24, 2015 at 7:27 AM
Thanks for your good wishes and appreciation!
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