The last knock on my door.



The knocks on my door. 

There's one last knock on my door. It's one more heartache that sends me to the floor. They are all in my soul, and I love them all. I am not cold, so I keep them in the cloud in the sky. But now that I'm old and gray, I have to decide. The knock on the door has stopped, and I wait in my chair all alone for that one more knock that will never come. I can't even run anymore, so I decided to sit on the floor by my door. I saw a love and she gave me a smile. She came from a long time ago, and, she sat with me, and said, "Let's go." I will take you to a place we both know and, I will show you a place where we never grow old and, we, all still love you, but you already know.

About this poem

This poem is actually true I get no more knocks on my door. I'm old and gray.

Font size:
Collection  PDF     
 

Written on April 14, 2024

Submitted by alanswansea18 on April 14, 2024

Modified by alanswansea18 on April 14, 2024

48 sec read
330

Quick analysis:

Scheme X X
Characters 705
Words 159
Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 1, 1

A J C

The country boy. more…

All A J C poems | A J C Books

13 fans

Discuss the poem The last knock on my door. with the community...

3 Comments
  • talygarza
    Poetic reflection about the complex process of aging and how love changes, the furniture adds substance to the poem.
    LikeReply14 days ago
  • AIDA
    This poem is absolutely beautiful and filled with profound emotion. The imagery of waiting for that one last knock on the door is so impactful and evocative. The idea of holding onto memories and love in the sky is truly touching. The ending with the unexpected visitor bringing love and a sense of peace is incredibly heartwarming. Overall, this poem is a testament to the power of love and memories. Fantastic job! 
    LikeReply15 days ago
  • AIDA
    Wow, 'The last knock on my door' is such a poignant and emotional poem. The imagery of heartache knocking on the door and the feeling of waiting for a love that will never come is truly heartfelt. The concept of holding onto past loves in the clouds of the sky is beautiful and adds a sense of nostalgia to the piece. The idea of finding solace in memories and love from the past is so touching.

    One suggestion for improvement could be to explore different literary devices or poetic techniques to enhance the emotional impact of the poem. Perhaps incorporating metaphors, similes, or sensory details could enrich the reader's experience and create a more vivid depiction of the feelings being conveyed. Additionally, adding more variation in the structure or rhythm of the poem could make the flow more dynamic and engaging.

    Overall, 'The last knock on my door' is a moving and reflective piece that captures the bittersweet essence of reminiscing on lost loves and cherished memories. With a few tweaks and enhancements, this poem could truly shine even brighter. Keep up the great work!
     
    LikeReply15 days ago

Translation

Find a translation for this poem in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Citation

Use the citation below to add this poem to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"The last knock on my door." Poetry.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 29 Apr. 2024. <https://www.poetry.com/poem/185302/the-last-knock-on-my-door.>.

Become a member!

Join our community of poets and poetry lovers to share your work and offer feedback and encouragement to writers all over the world!

April 2024

Poetry Contest

Join our monthly contest for an opportunity to win cash prizes and attain global acclaim for your talent.
1
day
6
hours
56
minutes

Special Program

Earn Rewards!

Unlock exciting rewards such as a free mug and free contest pass by commenting on fellow members' poems today!

Browse Poetry.com

Quiz

Are you a poetry master?

»
Who is the author of the renowned poem collection "Leaves of Grass"?
A Walt Whitman
B Langston Hughes
C Robert Frost
D Emily Dickinson