Lock, or: Love

Posted on November 1, 2020 by ben Alexander

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

H/T @Diana

39 thoughts on “Lock, or: Love”

jonicaggiano November 27, 202021:47 Reply

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. ben Alexander March 3, 202219:35 Reply
  
  ❤ Joni ❤
  1. jonicaggiano March 4, 202204:53 Reply
    
    Big hugs to you and your family David. ❤️🤗❤️
aruna3 November 25, 202008:02 Reply

Love is better than lock.who wants to escape🌹
1. ben Alexander November 25, 202008:06 Reply
  
  💚
  1. aruna3 November 25, 202008:18 Reply
    
    Here you have not replied-why? Is my comment wrong?plz reply, dear ben.
    1. ben Alexander November 25, 202008:22 Reply
      
      I did, I think
      1. aruna3 November 25, 202008:42
        
        What?green image of heart-i don’t know about it.blue is symbol of depression.
      2. ben Alexander November 25, 202008:43
        
        green is my favorite color 😀
      3. aruna3 November 25, 202008:44
        
        Good.but your reply-what is happened.?
      4. aruna3 November 25, 202008:49
        
        Plz reply clearly.promise-i will not mind.
      5. aruna3 November 25, 202008:51
        
        Oh i have understood-it is your personal matter.dear ben!!what is you profession?
      6. ben Alexander November 25, 202008:56
        
        I work in online communications
      7. aruna3 November 25, 202009:01
        
        Good job.
2. ben Alexander November 25, 202008:59 Reply
  
  This particular poem is just a work of fiction.
  1. aruna3 November 25, 202009:02 Reply
    
    Oh ,yeah.okay,dear ben.
M Jay Dixit November 22, 202016:02 Reply

Ha! Superb, every line is well crafted. Especial liked ” Leaves rustling in men’s shaking knees ” 👌
1. ben Alexander November 22, 202016:20 Reply
  
  Thank you so much – that is very kind of you!
Hobbo November 1, 202012:47 Reply

Good one Ben!
1. ben Alexander November 1, 202012:50 Reply
  
  🙏
KK November 1, 202010:20 Reply

Went through both poems, both are equally good in conveying message, but the twist you have given is amazing. Great!
1. ben Alexander November 1, 202010:35 Reply
  
  Thank you, KK. I get a lot of inspiration from other fantastic writers ✍🏼
abvr November 1, 202007:04 Reply

Blessed November
1. ben Alexander November 1, 202007:49 Reply
  
  Thank you!
  1. abvr November 1, 202007:56 Reply
    
    You welcome.
donmatthewspoetry November 1, 202004:57 Reply

You’ve lost me…We’re a simple lot down here.
But I did like her come-hither look…
1. ben Alexander November 1, 202010:19 Reply
  
  Her look is for you, Don 😘
  1. donmatthewspoetry November 1, 202010:39 Reply
    
    How nice . How much did you have to pay her?
    1. ben Alexander November 1, 202010:50 Reply
      
      Her clothing scant,
      so too her pay
      so take the key…
      She’ll make your day
      1. donmatthewspoetry November 1, 202011:01
        
        How can I resist….
Sabiscuit November 1, 202004:37 Reply

Interesting and unexpected twists and turns. Line by line, the poem draws you in. I like it. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
1. ben Alexander November 2, 202014:56 Reply
  
  thanks so much 😀 I just loved Diana’s idea of being freed from something that one doesn’t want to escape from.
Diana November 1, 202003:35 Reply

Wow, Ben… I’m thrilled how you turned those first 2 lines into a clever little tale…. Nicely done…. 😉❤️💐
1. ben Alexander November 1, 202003:37 Reply
  
  I really like the idea of not wanting to be freed but escaping anyway 🙂
  
  kudos to you!
  1. Diana November 1, 202003:39 Reply
    
    Haha…. Yes… I think we all need that escape…I have lots more coming….. 😉😊💐
Poet of the Light November 1, 202003:11 Reply

Well this is certainly an unexpected write, Mr Ben.
1. ben Alexander November 1, 202003:35 Reply
  
  Perhaps I was channeling you 😇
2. Diana November 1, 202003:36 Reply
  
  I most certainly agree… 😉😊
  1. Diana November 1, 202003:36 Reply
    
    With the Poet of the Light😂