Trapped

sorenbarrett

Prisoner in the present 
steps on a treadmill floor
a wall to our front and back
Trapped in a room with no door
 
The floor may move fast or slow
but only in one direction
outside dreams grow 
with little intellection

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  • arqios

    Love it! โ€œIntellectionโ€ now thatโ€™s gonna fly, perhaps not far but it will lift off for sure.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks Cryptic for the read. Daylight savings time robs the pockets of time and the present is no present.

    • 2781

      Solomon wrote, we are caught in an evil time.

      • sorenbarrett

        Indeed and Eclesiastes said there is nothing new under the sun.

        • 2781

          Ain't that the truth.

        • Neville



          .......................... exemplary poetry will neva loose it's universal appeal .. and that's just me trying to think outside the box .. ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿง๐Ÿ‘

          • sorenbarrett

            Thanks Neville yes indeed I think you have something there

          • Mutley Ravishes

            Prisoner of memory? Great write, Soren.

            • sorenbarrett

              That too. Thanks so much for the read and comment. Memory a function of the mind and time and time may be nothing more than a mental construct.

            • orchidee

              Good write SB.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks so much Orchi

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                "Intellection"! I first read it here! Great poem my friend! ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ‘

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you so much for the read and for the comment as always it is most appreciated and valued. Have a great day.

                  • Tristan Robert Lange

                    You are welcome! You too!

                  • Thad Wilk

                    ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ‘
                    A really captivating and
                    interesting write! ๐Ÿ‘
                    Those fast or slow floors
                    can give one a fright! ๐Ÿ˜ณ
                    Thanks for sharing,
                    to read a delight!! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
                    Best regards โœŒ๏ธ peace. Thad

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you, sad

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you, Thad for your kind words of support. They are deeply appreciated. Sorry about the first message that said sad. My microphone on my phone is acting up. Have a wonderful wonderful day.

                      • John Prophet

                        So true. Well written.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thank you, John. I appreciate your reading of this poem. Have a wonderful day.

                        • MR.apocalypse

                          i like your beginning such little words can provoke a lot of thought in me

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you so much for reading this piece and for your comment it is very helpful and appreciated

                          • NafisaSB

                            wow- keep learning/coming against new words daily - first time i saw the word being used - and it blends beautifully with the verse.. good write, and giving us something to ponder about

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you so much Nafisa. I appreciate your reading of this poem and your generous words of support. Have a great day.

                              • NafisaSB

                                i really appreciate your poetry, and look forward to reading it.
                                keep it up - more power to your pen - and to flights of imagination

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Your remarks are also most appreciated

                                  • NafisaSB

                                    most welcome. stay happy, healthy and blessed

                                  • Dan Williams

                                    Not sure; half full or half empty? Well done as usual.

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thank you so much Dan for your comments and for your support it is deeply appreciated

                                    • Teddy.15

                                      Powerful and brilliant ๐ŸŒน

                                      • sorenbarrett

                                        Thanks Teddy. Your words are most kind and generous. I appreciate them as always. Have a great day.

                                      • Goldfinch60

                                        May those dreams become reality soren.

                                        Andy

                                        • sorenbarrett

                                          Thank you so much, Andy I appreciate your good wishes and your visit. Have a wonderful day.

                                        • Tom Dylan

                                          A fine write. This reminded me of the scene in the Stephen Fry film about Oscar Wilde, where he was on the prison treadmill.

                                          • sorenbarrett

                                            Thank you, Tom. I appreciate your reading of this poem and your interesting observation. Have a wonderful wonderful day.

                                          • jim56

                                            like this great poem nice flow great to read

                                            • sorenbarrett

                                              Thank you so much, Jim. Your words made a great deal.



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