EXISTENCE

Time unwinds

without design

we count the places

in our 12’ by 6’ spaces

Not touched

by sad gray paint

we compare

stars and scars

we met or kept

along the way

hour upon hour

hand over hand

time fills

a sad space

In a slow elegant

Suffocating pain

times face

to face

here, there is

no escape

time sits

on her hands

as I gaze

the world

through a keyhole

this tiny portal

Gently shakes freedom

make no mistake

time …….joins fate

she is indifferent

she is absolute

time keeps me a prisoner

time is the only key

no matter

which way time turns me

or how I see time

time can’t have me

I am already Free

Terry D’Arcy-Ryan 

Author's Note

The above picture is a picture of a prison cell at Perryville Prison and we that reside there call it Paradise.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this poem. I liked the thoughts shared and the way you gave time reason and purpose. A perfect ending to the entertaining poetry.
Coyote

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Thank you very much

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[Harley Quinn]

Very impressive. Kept me interested. Creativity at its finest.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Snow Angel, this comes straight from a prison cell. There is a state of mind one must find and keep to survive. Thank you for your wonderful review

Sheer Terror

[danielle.]

I love your poems, the abstract way you describe ideas & how you manage to share such anguish but usually with a hint of hope & even humour sometimes. The world needs strong women like I feel you are. Thank you for sharing your words!

[Pete]

ugh, not a pleasant 'existence'. not living. you took me inside of that cell and it felt uncomfortable. time is a state of mind - can fly or drag depending on context. "stars and scars
we met or kept" - favorite.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Pete, I actually used a different approach here I worked hard to choose words people could relate to and put themselves in a confined place. Prisons are made of many things we are slaves and prisoners many times over through out life. Thank you for taking the time and feeding my confidence with superior words.

Sheer Terror

[Pete]

you are a talented writer. your words & images wield power and speak for themselves. you draw your own accolades. that sword & armor you display bestows a knighthood.

[APOORVA]

very well written.
your explanation of scenario reaches us well

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Apoorva, I appreciate your review I tried to write this in way to relate to the reader of being a prisoner of any design. Thank you for taking the time to read and review.

Sheer Terror

[CAPOLAVORO]

Beautiful words you use out there. Makes this scenario a little not heavy. You gave me an idea on what to write next. ;) Thank you for sharing a wonderful poem.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Capolavaro, I wrote this piece in this style hoping it would be relatable to everyone. Prison is hard but a prison can be many things even time itself. Thank you for reading and your superior words.

Sheer Terror

[CAPOLAVORO]

You are very much welcome. I do envy people who could write about an issue a little bit lighter specially through a poem. I am not good at that as mine deals with the negatives. ;) Keep writing with your it is truly good.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Thank you !

[Mr.Writer]

I really enjoyed this poem and it described the life in prison, and all those hidden emotions in the poem as well!
Keep it up

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Thank you Mr. Writer

[Mr.Writer]

No problem :)

[Elizabeth]

Wow, an interesting idea of time being a prison. Very relatable and nicely penned.
Fav. lines:
"time keeps me a prisoner
time is the only key
no matter
which way time turns me
or how I see time
time can’t have me
I am already Free"

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Dark Mist, time is just time. When you are locked in a 12 by 6 time becomes your cellie, time is more profound, in your face your always counting her down.
Thank you for taking the time.

Sheer Terror

[Elizabeth]

you're welcome

[wordman]

it seems we are all trapped in time,and time moves on taking us with it,loved the write,the seclusion and loneliness we seem to fit into

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Wordman, thank you for your review.

[L.C. Jarrette]

this is unique, i love the concept..but time is absolute and just sits on her hands, so it's up to you if you will choose to dwell in the scars or look at that keyhole and see stars.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

L.C. , Time is absolute time never changes time is time. When put in a setting such as prison your perception of time changes as it has become so defined so remembered, counted down and in your face. Your doing time. You can let it drive you mad or you can free your mind and think free. Thank you for reading and reviewing I appreciate it.

Sheer Terror

[L.C. Jarrette]

yes i agree...that's what i was trying to say..just used the words from your poem
:)

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Of course I appreciate the review I was hoping people could relate. thank you

[L.C. Jarrette]

you're welcome...
:)