Under the Door Knocker's Gaze
An Ekphrastic Poem
I nearly knocked on your door that spring day,
But didn’t want to darken your doorstep
With shadows from a war fought far away
Or the nightmares that never seem to stop
Not even when I’m wide awake,
So I stayed my hand and stood still
Showing great restraint for your sake
I had loved you and always will
Whispered my fond farewell
To a bronze eared sentry
Who swore to never tell
That his eyes had seen me,
More beast than man
His kind I knew,
In foreign lands
I was one too,
No more –
I’m through.
Mon coeur,
Adieu
Author's Note: Did not intend for this to happen but my 101st story is 101 words! My Unofficial Challenge is still running until November 21st. If you're interested in participating or reading some of the entries check out the link below.
About the Creator
D.K. Shepard
Character Crafter, Witty Banter Enthusiast, World Builder, Unpublished novelist...for now
Fantasy is where I thrive, but I like to experiment with genres for my short stories. Currently employed as a teacher in Louisville.
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