The Third Door

The Third Door

A Poem by Undying Glory
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A duet song/poem on the social stigma and rejection faced by ex-convicts when they're released. They deserve a second chance, just like everyone else...

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The Third Door

Him: It's been years since I saw you smile
And the chasm spans for miles and miles
And though the steel door opens wide
I hesitate
Her: I've spent all these painful years
With grief, regret and many tears
And though you're coming home, for us, it could
Be too late

Both: Full of sorrow and heartbroken
Of a thousand words unspoken
So I hope and pray for a better day
Though the light is getting closer
Yet I'm still feeling so lonesome
As my silent world is turning ever gray
And though the darkness rages on I pray
For the sun to shine someday

Him: It's been years since I saw you laugh
As I walk this empty path
And everyone glares at me
Like I'm still bad
No job, no one offers me a post
Though I'm needing one the most
Let everyone stare at me
'Cause I've lost all I've had

Both: Full of sorrow and heartbroken
Of a thousand words unspoken
So I hope and pray for a better day
Though the light is getting closer
Yet I'm still feeling so lonesome
As my silent world is turning ever gray
And though the darkness rages on I pray
For the sun to shine someday

Her: My tears, so fluidly, they run
As I remember what you've done
But I know you're truly sorry now
Now you're here with me
So now we can start anew
For the perfect life, me and you
As the second door comes crashing down
Now we finally see

Him: With bloodshot eyes I pray
The third door will open someday
And the world takes us back 
With open arms
Her: Second chances in this life
Why are they so hard to find?
So I pray that you and me
Come to no harm

Both: Full of sorrow and heartbroken
Of a thousand words unspoken
So I hope and pray for a better day
Though the light is getting closer
Yet I'm still feeling so lonesome
As my silent world is turning ever gray
And though the darkness rages on I pray
For the sun to shine someday

© 2010 Undying Glory


Author's Note

Undying Glory
If you didn't get this one, the doors are literal and figurative obstacles in acceptance of the ex-convict in the community.
First door: the literal prison door
Second door: loved ones
Third door: the rest of the world
Inspired by a newspaper article I read, about a songwriting competition for ex-convicts...

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petty amazing work. You expressed the struggles of "him and her" very well and how they come together to get through their life. Loved the lyrics!

Posted 13 Years Ago


I love the duality of this stage on which is presented two points of reference blending perfectly~ sensate and thoughtful~ well done~very clever use of formatting~

Posted 13 Years Ago


A very powerful poem. Ain't easy to start a new life. people have great struggle to begin a-new. The story was strong and you create a strong character and sad situation. A outstanding poem and story.
Coyote

Posted 13 Years Ago



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Undying Glory
Undying Glory

Singapore, Singapore



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