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Where the Cleaner Never Passes Through the Door

Where the Cleaner Never Passes Through the Door

Locked safely in a corner of my mind
Where the cleaner never passes through the door
A room I enter now and then to find
A thought that will, my innocence restore

Not a cobweb or a speck of dust
No disorder where the records lay
All appears as though I just
Closed that little door the other day

I take my time to browse the shelves
As they from slumber slowly wake
Then each in turn present themselves
In always pleasing forms they take

In never ending streams they pour
Onward to the party held
To celebrate they came before
That age of innocence was felled

Dancing still as they did then          
Faultless in their ignorance
Laughing as they will again
Till I have run the full distance

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Delysia Hendricks

Date: 7/19/2013 1:25:00 PM

A stunning write from a peaceful and orderly mind. No peace to be found in mine, what with my voices all demanding stage (lol). I've set aside a goodly chunk of my weekend to go through your writes. What I've seen thus far greatly appeals. Have a good weekend, my friend, and BE GOOD. Licia :-)

Richard D Seal
Date: 7/20/2013 7:04:00 PM

I don't know about orderly Licia and peaceful, well, if only lol. I keep peeping at odd ones of yours now and again. Do you realise I now have more poems posted than you? That should never be.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/7/2013 1:41:00 AM

Good morning, Richard. You must be having the time of your life there...No time to write??? ;) Miss ya!

Richard D Seal
Date: 7/7/2013 4:58:00 PM

Good evening Eileen, I am enjoying it so far, I start work tomorrow proper though.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/3/2013 3:25:00 PM

I also was hoping for a new poem. Also wanted to say hello.

Richard D Seal
Date: 7/3/2013 4:18:00 PM

Hi Rick thanks for the hello, wish I could keep up with you prolific writers, I'll see what I can come up with

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/3/2013 2:40:00 PM

Ok....Auntie is going to tell you off! It is TIME you wrote a new poem...I don't care HOW busy you are. This won't do...so, get your act together and start writing....OH...yes, SOUP MAIL!

Richard D Seal
Date: 7/3/2013 4:15:00 PM

Ok I'll see what I can do. Is only my second night in England, gimme a chance lol

Karen Anglesey

Date: 7/2/2013 5:55:00 PM

Richard, this makes awesome comparisons to the experience of our minds. So well spoken :)

Richard D Seal
Date: 7/3/2013 1:45:00 PM

I'm always amazed how we adapt to the changes we face in life, particularly from child to adult. Thank you for the thoughtful comment Karen.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/29/2013 11:22:00 PM

Have a great trip Richard. It was a nice surprise to find this poem. Great introspective piece.

Richard D Seal
Date: 6/30/2013 6:26:00 PM

I intend to Rick, it should be fun, it's a working trip for the most part. Thanks for the comment, I'll still be around.

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 6/29/2013 6:53:00 PM

Hi Richard; Once again you have4 written a wonderful poem. Thanks for sharing...... lucilla

Richard D Seal
Date: 6/30/2013 6:22:00 PM

This is what I usually say to you Lucy, I do love reading your writes. Hope your getting better by the day.

Debbie Duncan

Date: 6/29/2013 3:34:00 PM

love it Richard ;}

Richard D Seal
Date: 6/30/2013 6:20:00 PM

Thank you Debbie, I'll be calling round to see yours soon, little busy at mo to do to much on here.

Donna Jones

Date: 6/28/2013 6:56:00 PM

Richard this is very beautiful and calming to read..thank you

Richard D Seal
Date: 6/30/2013 6:19:00 PM

Hi Donna, Yes I was conveying one of my more peaceful moments, I don't seem to get many at the moment. Thanks for your visit always nice to see you.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/28/2013 12:53:00 AM

you know, this is the kind of poetry I like, that is symbolic. It's the type I enjoy writing myself and I think you do a good job with it in this and other poems as well. Keep it up!

Richard D Seal
Date: 6/28/2013 5:19:00 PM

Thank you Andrea, your encouragement is most welcome. I have been very busy lately clearing up my workload. Hey, I'll be running out of excuses soon lol

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/27/2013 12:31:00 AM

Richard...this is serene and calming....There is beauty and truth that touches the heart. Great poem...Honestly!

Richard D Seal
Date: 6/28/2013 5:39:00 PM

serene and calming, yes, this where I go to restore innocence lost, I must be getting old lol

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/26/2013 5:29:00 PM

a great poem, glad you passed the distance. a great way of fogging up the already clouded mind. glad this one is clever and keeps on.... enjoyed, the poem. even though I had to read the verse 3 times... always looking forward in reading any poem you post... Linda

Richard D Seal
Date: 6/28/2013 5:48:00 PM

Only three times eh, I had to read yours four lol. And I always look forward to reading yours my Sweet Dark Friend,

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/26/2013 5:26:00 PM

Well I guess now I have a new poem, and you have a new poem :-) :-) PD

Richard D Seal
Date: 6/28/2013 5:52:00 PM

I know you have, I've seen it and left comment