*** *** ***
I told him
I used to walk the streets
looking in the lamp-lit windows
longing to be inside
somewhere warm
with someone.
And now you're inside,
looking out,
he said.
And it was true.
Turns out,
whether inside or out,
the door we choose
to lock tight
or keep open wide,
is within.
*** *** ***
Lock away
that box of dreams
in your heart.
Keep it safe
for a better day.
Sometimes the sun
goes down
on a cherished dream.
But the sun always rises
on a new tomorrow.
*** *** ***
Your heart is locked tight
because you fear
more pain.
But instead of
locking pain out,
you are locking it in.
Turn the key.
Tiptoe out
into the midday sun.
It is safe and warm.
Look around.
Discover a comfortable
place to be.
Let kind people
find you.
*** *** ***
Kim's prompt at Verse First is : Lock. These three snippets came through the ether.
the door is within, the lock is in our hands - I like your snippets, Sherry, & the hope they hold... love the photo too, such togetherness can't help but dream of a better world
ReplyDeleteThese 'snippets' are all very inspired, Sherry. So true about doors being 'within.' Also true that we should keep our dreams safely locked away for just the right time...tomorrow does come. And...so many people DO lock their pain in. Best to get it exposed to the sun, and yes..find good people.
ReplyDeleteThank God, "But the sun always rises
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Happy to let kind people find me, to open that door I have been leaning against.
ReplyDeleteWords of wisdom, Sherry... enjoyed all three!
ReplyDeleteLoved each one Sherry!
ReplyDeleteIf you impart any more snippets (love that word) of wisdom, I going to have to saint you, Wild Woman.
ReplyDeleteI like this Sherry, wise words spoken.
ReplyDeleteFear does lock the heart - Really well done with a lot of wisdom
ReplyDeleteMuch more than snippets here!
ReplyDeletethrowing off the shackles of fear and hesitation so that you may be found. Good thoughts and a pleasant read!
ReplyDeletewow- love the correlation between the heart and the lock
ReplyDeletethe photo is priceless / gotta love those retrievers
it's indeed better to let go the pain, and invite friends, open the heart to heal and forgive...nice photo too :)
ReplyDeleteLove the different perspective but I like that first one best ~ It all depends on our perspective, inside or outside, its all within us ~ Have a lovely day Sherry ~ Family is flying to Vancouver tomorrow ~
ReplyDeleteLook around.
ReplyDeleteDiscover a comfortable
place to be
There's light at the end of the tunnel certainly. Brilliant snippets Sherry!
Hank
Oh I like this. It's so true. Often what we want to lock out actually is locked inside our heart. Too bad fear makes us close up sometimes. What great words you pick out of the ethers.
ReplyDeleteAwesome :D
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful, all profound.
ReplyDeleteLet kind people
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It's a blessing if kind and good people pursue us in life. Good tidings are the returns that come our way when we are good to other people. Nicely Sherry!
Hank
Absolutely beautiful - pearls of wisdom in each line. But the ones that caught my eye the most were "Sometimes the sun goes down
ReplyDeleteon a cherished dream. But the sun always rises on a new tomorrow." Thank you.
Dropping by from Verse First
http://ilasoulpoems.blogspot.co.nz/
Beautiful snippets from the heart
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