They Don'T Know

My tears do fall as rain on glass,
as when storms beat against the pane.
A heart held shrouded, tormented past,
life offers nothing which I can gain

Somber pall envelops me now,
my mind wrenched from the door.
Never know just when or how,
I'll find the key upon the floor.

Hidden among thoughts, scattered 'bout,
beneath self worth and loathing.
There! The key lies molding, rusting with doubt,
while those around me, remain unknowing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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A   Avatar
July 7, 2013 at 10:33 AM
A great poem of lost emotions, .. ;-) Congratulations-in Nathan's contest!!! awesome winning write. Take Care * Linda
Posey Avatar
July 3, 2013 at 4:53 AM
Cryptically beautiful and well worth the search for its meaning.... Congratulations on a well deserved win.....Jake
Johnson Avatar
July 2, 2013 at 8:02 PM
So much sadness on these pages. congratulations. Love, Joyce
Gorelick Avatar
July 2, 2013 at 7:24 AM
I love the line... they remain unknowing...isn't that the truth...congrats. BG
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July 2, 2013 at 6:31 AM
Paula congrats on your wonderful win. Connie
A  Avatar
July 1, 2013 at 9:41 PM
Paula, a great winning poem, in Nathan's (dark, lost, broken emotions) contest. :-) SKAT
D. Avatar
July 1, 2013 at 9:20 PM
congrats ' NATE
Brown Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Brian's "#184" contest Paula. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
June 22, 2012 at 8:29 AM
Beautiful, sad, and filled with emotion, Paula! Congratulations on this heartfelt poem!
Poet Avatar
June 22, 2012 at 4:54 AM
Indepth lines here Paula.Congrats on your 1st place win!
Dietrich Avatar
June 21, 2012 at 7:27 PM
wow, a strong metaphorical write, paula. I do love these kinds of poems. Big congrats for you on this profound entry in Brian's contest.
Sweetheart Avatar
June 21, 2012 at 6:01 PM
super congrats on first place win Paula.. hope u are doing well luv.. thankxx for blog comment for Constance too..
Guzzi Avatar
June 21, 2012 at 2:17 PM
You are the one with the key. Congrad's on your big win. Light & Love
A   Avatar
June 21, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Paula ,congratulations with your wonderful win in Brian's contest... Take care pd... ;-)
Grisetti Avatar
June 21, 2012 at 9:07 AM
Congratulations on your winning poem.
O'Leary Avatar
June 21, 2012 at 2:43 AM
Very deep... congratulations on your win... Terry
Richards Avatar
June 22, 2010 at 7:33 PM
Sounds like the secret turmoil that takes place in thse deepest places we try to hide. Well done, Paula!! ~ Love, Carrie
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June 22, 2010 at 3:43 PM
powerful write today... very enjoyed...Michael
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