Trapped

Come inside the great divide 
And risk your only chance
The door is open come on in
It's peaceful at first glance

An open book that you mistook 
For something you could read
The lines are written faster now
Your easy to mislead

You scream and shout "please let me out" 
But no one hears your cries
The door is bolted to the world
And the ceiling is the sky

The walls of air are clearly there
With no pictures of any kind
There's no way to free yourself
When your trapped in your own mind

Steve D Crabtree
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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January 14, 2016 at 6:53 AM
I feel like this poem when I'm going through bipolar phases in my life. Remarkable poem. This is the last comment on your last poem - wow, I accomplished something! :D I hope you enjoy my comments. You are a great poet and keep writing no matter what comes your way! :D I enjoyed surfing around for your verses on here.
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May 7, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Very mysterious are you with your thoughts! I enjoyed this poem! -Alley
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May 5, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Nice use of rhyme to convey your thoughts. The last stanza leaves the reader with something to ponder. Welcome to Poetry Soup! I hope you enjoy your time spent with us. Best wishes with your writing. Karen
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May 5, 2009 at 9:55 AM
Mmm... very nice write Steve. I'm sure that many can relate to this. I can feel panic and anxiety conveyed through your words. Keep up the good work.
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