Jai Bankson Poet Light Verse

''The Wall''

I write because I can;This is what I'm compelled to do!
                             My hand can't quit,I'm so far from through.
               
                My pen bleeds out of my soul,yet why do I let it,want to say forget it!
               Around my heart,walls I can't build strong enough to keep things in
                                    Truth blurts out,to lovers and too friends
           My walls aren't made of stone,cement,nor steel so emotions creep in
               And regrettably I start to feel.Feelings are luxuries I can't afford
    So with those around me I just pretend I'm bored.If not that then anger shall push them away
                       Why a wall have I built and why is it falling apart day by day?
                       My memories fade and family with that,I'm left with so few
                               Even still I pretend I know what to do..
           Many do back me but with forked tongue speak of how I shall fail
                              So with each day I build  my wall,nail by nail        
                            My pen is my hammer and I pound it to the page                
                                        Sometimes about beauty and love  
                                        Sometimes of revenge and rage.
                               A carpenter I am not,yet this trade I'm trying to learn
                             To build my wall stronger,before the fire,before it burns
                                 No more bridges may I afford to lose,I must keep
                                     for the river is cold and the waters run deep!

                                                                                                      3/18/07 1:37:43 A.M.

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Timothy Hicks April 14, 2016 at 4:08 AM We are wordsmiths at the end of the day ... longing to move others to contemplation with our creations. Great introspection about the blessing and curse that is writing ... walls are great for a temporary defense, but not a recommended place to hole up for very long. Emotions are important ... they remind us that we are human.

Poet Destroyer A March 26, 2016 at 4:18 PM Jai, you've expressed yourself well. I understand why you built a wall, Emotions are not the easiest thing to rid of. Your write is deep, I'm enjoying everything you have to offer. Linda Jai Bankson March 26, 2016 at 4:50 PM My typing is to slow I couldn't beat you back to fix:} Jai Bankson March 26, 2016 at 4:47 PM Told you my computer was mad at me.]]]Thank you very much Miss Lynn!Really means a lot.[If you see something I don't, another angle,direction,addition]Please feel free-You to Silent.. Justin Poet Destroyer A March 26, 2016 at 4:22 PM Yuck...you called me sir....lol Jai Bankson March 26, 2016 at 4:18 PM Thank ya Sir,Still catching more of yours