The Party

The door opens wide
The welcome mat lain out
Inviting everyone in.
Love abounds fresh and new
All are met as friends.

In walks Hope and Wonderment
Mrs. Trust and Mr. Care.
The Cherishes have joined the fun
And Compassion is just over there.

Romance came waltzing across the floor
And Jealousy wasn’t far behind
Bringing with him Mr. Lust and Greed
But I didn’t see the signs.

Miss Pettiness made her rounds
And Insecurity came.
Dr. Assurance said worry not
But then the mood had changed

At the bar sat Depression and Doubt
Whom I had not noticed there before.
So I removed the welcome mat
And asked Caution to watch the door.

Just then, Denial took hold of me
And introduced me to Pain.
Anger soon came rushing in
However, I did not say a thing.

I sat down with Confusion
Self-Loathing and Disappointment too.
Then the party had died down
As Somber sang the blues.

Rationalization opened up my eyes
And helped me to clearly see.
So I threw everybody out
Well… all but Misery

The room grew very cold and dark
And where once was an open door
Is now bricked and chained and bolted shut
Love flourishes, never more.

OMG. Wow. Your write is unique to say the very least. Powerful and intense


I hope in time, Love flourishes again

Wow that is such a story teller. I like it.

I loved it...It is one of those poems that many can relate to and could say, 'hey I've been to that party'....Well done...>clapping<

Great idea, great delivery and yes, we can definately relate. Thanks for posting and welcome to Mingle2.

That was very intense.

Excellent write!

And welcome to the forums!

Wow! That is a tight write!!

In the dying embers of yesterday's fires,
a lone flame beckons...

Resilience was late for the party,
a prior engagement distracted.

Strength has fuel for Resilience
to create a brighter glow.

Wisdom knows nothing of Despair
they've rarely had time to talk.

Wisdom strikes the flame of Resilience,
and adds Strength to the fires of Life.

No walls can keep these three at bay,
no chains can hold them back,

Time will offer sanctity,
but her patience has a limit.

Love will find her way through
any barrier placed in her way.

She's known as Soft and Gentle,
they are but pieces of her soul

Fierce and Strength are her brothers
And they know she always wins.

Thank you all for your replies and kindness, and Jess... beautifully done, I love your response. Very creative.