HOLLOW
My entry (and winner!) of Writers Online Monthly One Word Challenge for November. Poem of up to 40 lines based on the word HOLLOW. Route Map Here in the place where our story began Walk down the road to the house we once knew Hold onto my hand as we pass by the stream Keep to the path where the children once ran Take the latch from the old gate and let it swing free Follow the trail of the borders of green Take from your pocket the key made of brass Unlock the door to the essence of me Step into the space that was known as the hall Turn to the stairs which will lead to our room Pause at the fifth, even sit where I sat while I waited and listened and longed for your call Climb to the landing which is carpeted gray Look through the window, remember the view Reach for the handle, turn it sharp to the right Open the door to the room where we lay Lie on the bed with