The Door to Nowhere - A Poem
The Challenge
Well known fellow writer Bill Holland (billybuc) supplied the above image and issued the following challenge:
"Your prompt is a visual one. The picture above is the Door to Nowhere. Yes, you may use the picture with your essay/story. Also, as part of your prompt, you have to begin your challenge with the following sentence:
Was it really only yesterday?
The rules are….there are no other rules than the two I already mentioned. You can write poetry…you can write a short story….you can write free-flow verse…..you can write whatever you feel like writing, but you have to use the picture I have provided, and you must begin with the sentence I provided."
My Response
I really embrace the writing challenges issued by others. I find it a great way to be inspired and challenge my ability as a writer. For most of the recent challenges, I have written short fiction stories in response. Although I have been quite proud of my attempts I am still not as accomplished in that genre/niche as many other writers here.
There have been some amazing short stories written in response to this challenge by Bill, and I know it is not a competition, but although I feel I could have done a satisfactory job with some flash fiction I don't feel it would have been up to the high standard set already with this challenge. Therefore, I decided to fall back on what I know best and am most comfortable with..poetry. I hope you enjoy my poem "The Door to Nowhere."
The Door to Nowhere - a poem
Was it really only yesterday -
That you looked at me with tear filled eyes,
And said your love had died?
Was it really only yesterday -
That you packed all your belongings,
Ignoring my futile protests?
Was it really only yesterday -
That all our dreams were shattered,
As you struggled with your bags?
Was it really only yesterday -
That you said you'd found another love,
And I was left all alone?
Was it really only yesterday -
That you were too embarrassed to be seen,
Deciding to use the fire escape?
Was it really only yesterday -
That you walked out that door -
The door to nowhere?
© 2015 John Hansen
