Robert Stoner Jr Poet Free verse

Walls of Destiny

Walls wash through as waves
imposing, interceding my thoughts.
Embodied in opaque transparent panes
maze shadows distract my steps.
Setting stone to mortar without end
walls rise as fast as they fall,
alleyways, ever changing, prowl my mind.
Indifferent to my purpose they shift
open and close my course at will.
Chaos ensues at imposed barriers, 
mind in turmoil seeks trapdoors of escape.
Am I prisoner or refugee of four walls?
A new pathway opens unbidden
yet past matters lie unresolved.
By who’s design reign the opening
rising and falling of my mind walls?
Is it my choice after all to choose
or by unseen influence or force.
My thoughts are but gossamer dust in drift,
moats, floating through the walls of destiny.


Robert Gene Stoner Jr ©
2/21/16

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Rob Carmack March 11, 2016 at 4:41 PM This is one of my favorites of the contest. Congrats to you Robert. Robert Stoner Jr March 13, 2016 at 3:14 PM Thanks Rob for the read and support on this work, much appreciated as always.

Poet Destroyer A March 11, 2016 at 10:21 AM Robert, Congratulations on your "4 walls" win.... Love LINDA Robert Stoner Jr March 11, 2016 at 2:02 PM Thanks for the read and visit of support on this effort PD much appreciated.

C T March 11, 2016 at 10:13 AM thanks Robert Stoner Jr March 11, 2016 at 2:02 PM Thanks CT for a placement and the opportunity to explore this challenge, much appreciated.