Life, said the old poet
is an insistent knocking
on doors that won't open
into houses
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An admirable poem. Thank you. And I invite anyone to visit my poems on this site (link on my profile) . Abstract, urban idealism.
I liked this poem very much...in the end, I guess, everyone becomes homeless and the feeling of being at home is only a short-lived illusion...
Great! all the comments fit, one of the best poems on this site
Made me really think, enjoyed the poem especially as you can read however many times and not get bored of thought. cheers
Virtually flawless stanzaic structure & cadence highlights and fuels this fine display of contemporary free verse. Close-out line speaks volumes & delivers with poetic power...~FjR~
I have found that one of the hardest lessons- not that I ever felt myself to be superior, no my inclination ran in the opposite direction from superiority- but the older I grow the more I must admit, we're all much the same, in every way that counts.
I have read this through several times. It delights each time. Percy - I like reading your work.
.............a marvelous poem.....and congratulations on member poem of the day...enjoyed...