Lock, or: Love

She'd had no reason to escape
Yet his affection set her free
Stiff iron bars were soft landscape
Her fingers knew each gray beech tree
Sweet cricket chirps in metal scrapes
Leaves rustling in men's shaking knees
Of her lithe dance his love took shape
Bashful, he turned the prison key

39 thoughts on “Lock, or: Love”

1. This is a beautiful poem. I love every line and the picture you put together with your lovely words. Great writing! I tried to pick a favorite line but I loved every single one. Hugs, Joni

   1. ❤ Joni ❤

      1. Big hugs to you and your family David. ❤️🤗❤️

2. Love is better than lock.who wants to escape🌹

   1. 💚

      1. Here you have not replied-why? Is my comment wrong?plz reply, dear ben.

         1. I did, I think

            1. What?green image of heart-i don’t know about it.blue is symbol of depression.

            2. green is my favorite color 😀

            3. Good.but your reply-what is happened.?

            4. Plz reply clearly.promise-i will not mind.

            5. Oh i have understood-it is your personal matter.dear ben!!what is you profession?

            6. I work in online communications

            7. Good job.

   2. This particular poem is just a work of fiction.

      1. Oh ,yeah.okay,dear ben.

3. Ha! Superb, every line is well crafted. Especial liked ” Leaves rustling in men’s shaking knees ” 👌

   1. Thank you so much – that is very kind of you!

4. Good one Ben!

   1. 🙏

5. Went through both poems, both are equally good in conveying message, but the twist you have given is amazing. Great!

   1. Thank you, KK. I get a lot of inspiration from other fantastic writers ✍🏼

6. Blessed November

   1. Thank you!

      1. You welcome.

7. You’ve lost me…We’re a simple lot down here.
   But I did like her come-hither look…

   1. Her look is for you, Don 😘

      1. How nice . How much did you have to pay her?

         1. Her clothing scant,
            so too her pay
            so take the key…
            She’ll make your day

            1. How can I resist….

8. Interesting and unexpected twists and turns. Line by line, the poem draws you in. I like it. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

   1. thanks so much 😀 I just loved Diana’s idea of being freed from something that one doesn’t want to escape from.

9. Wow, Ben… I’m thrilled how you turned those first 2 lines into a clever little tale…. Nicely done…. 😉❤️💐

   1. I really like the idea of not wanting to be freed but escaping anyway 🙂

      kudos to you!

      1. Haha…. Yes… I think we all need that escape…I have lots more coming….. 😉😊💐

10. Well this is certainly an unexpected write, Mr Ben.

    1. Perhaps I was channeling you 😇

    2. I most certainly agree… 😉😊

       1. With the Poet of the Light😂

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