trapped inside these walls i've built around myself
am i safe from the outside world or are they safe from me?
private addictions, secret sins, have kept me locked away
if no one were to know the real me, that's fine just the same
these bars that have enclosed the windows to my heart are cold
the floor of my soul offers no comfort, no pillow for my head
well-wishers and helping hands have offered to set me free
but i've come to realize that the way to freedom lies within
the door to this prison cell only opens from the inside
forgiveness of self is the beginning which reveals the key
Author notes
10 poets/10 lines
Prompt : "It's about realizing, painfully, you've kept that voice inside yourself, locked away from even yourself. And you step back and see that your jailer has changed faces. You realize you've become your own jailer." Tori Amos
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A contest entry
- Quickie: Quote Prompt Posted by Starz of Heaven.
550 points, ended July 19, 2008, 9 entries
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WOW! I am in awe of this piece! You mastered this one!
Many have held secret sins in and inprisoned themselves.
It's a shame no one came by to help those in this needful place of mind, how they could have helped but the last lines give the reason for that.
the door to this prison cell only opens from the inside
forgiveness of self is the beginning which reveals the key
brillent!
love,
~Lisa~
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Superb
Ah, tis a fine write indeed and does remind me of the old Simon and Garfunkel song: "I Am a Rock". again, very well written.
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Jeez, this was a way too close write to how I feel about myself alot of the time.. I try to forget it, lol, thanks for making me face it. Wonderful write, you took this prompt and owned it. Best of luck in the contest.
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whisper
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Sigh for this contest and prompt this is one of the best pieces that I have read so far you did an amazing job thank you muchly for your entry goodluck
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Must your words always bring me tears? I felt, reading this, that it was my own thoughts talking. Wonderfully written my friend. I wish you all the luck in the contest.
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