Prisoner of Emotion

What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us. - Thoreau

arrested by shame

sirens of fear wail

convicted by a jury of surprise

as a gavel of guilt smacks down

handcuffs of disgust tighten

leg irons of sadness subdue

confined to a cell of boredom

steel bars of anger locking

fenced in by razor wire of loneliness

helplessness offering no reprieve

looking for a lawyer of love

waiting impatiently for the pardon of joy

only to be disappointed as i'm held in contempt

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

Thoreu was indeed correct and the poem follows that thought so well and completely. Sad and moving but empathic and belonging to most of us.

[Pete]

yes, he possessed exceptional wisdom and insight into the human condition. he knew what mattered and wasn't afraid to live it despite being ridiculed for his beliefs. thank you for sharing. much appreciated ... :)