Shackled No More

by Anthony M   Oct 25, 2009


Razor wire fence
looms large
in the frantic night
heart races
dogs strain
on leashes tight.

Fear drives
legs carry
searchlights shine
fog envelops
freedom beckons
end of the line.

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  • 15 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    I loved the format of this.. it was suspenseful.. each line brought something different and it wasnt necessairly written in one big sentence but rather short choppy sentences packed with meaning. Loved this!

  • 15 years ago

    by Fran

    Minimalistic but laden with imagery and metaphor. Your poems are fresh and I've enjoyed reading them, thank you.

  • 15 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    Within this short write you brought across
    your message as well as giving the reader
    vivid images..well done!

  • 15 years ago

    by Dreamofolwin

    I loved the ending... as you say... it's left for the reader to decide. A short, but captivating write... Very vivid. Extremely well done.

  • 15 years ago

    by Anthony M

    Thanks, I just used the prison escape as a metaphor. The reader hopefully identifies with being a prisoner, sometimes of our own making, sometimes not, but with the ability to try and break free. The ending is purposefully left ambiguous for the reader to determine if the escape was successful or not, or to just ponder the question left by the ambiguity.