Behind Closed Doors
A Rispetto
A little girl who counts to three
An old man on a rocking chair
A man, a woman, a family
Tears and laughter; a heartfelt prayer
In a flash, all these were gone
In a blast, ceased the rising sun
An endless ruin behind closed door
Of misery, the ruins roar
© 2016 Maria. All Rights Reserved.
In response to dVerse’s Tuesday Poetics: Open a new door with me
Poet’s Pub today is hosted by Lillian who took us to an Alice-adventure with her poem. Looking forward to sharing more cups of coffee with you, too! 🙂
P. S. The photo above is an artwork by a British graffiti artist named Banksy who found a canvas in the war-scarred ruins of Gaza after the 50-day battle between Israel and Hamas last 2015. Banksy was able to depict the misery and distress of the people in his satirical murals. This image of a weeping goddess that he had spray-painted on the iron door of a destroyed home, for instance, has stirred myriad of emotions around the world.
DoodleScribbles 
May 11, 2016 at 10:06 pm
This is so powerful! So glad to see your response to the prompt.
Absolutely thought provoking to look at ruins, whether the result of the horrors of war or the result of a wrecking ball and what is blithely called “urban renewal.” To think about the lives and love of those who lived within those now disintegrated walls. Did they leave willingly? Did they sit at a table and drink tea or read the newspaper or say grace together? Oh you have me thinking here and isn’t that the mark of a good writer? That the reader is stimulated to think beyond. Hope to see more of your thoughts at dVerse!
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May 12, 2016 at 11:31 am
Oh, you mirror my questions Lillian. It pierces my heart whenever I hear or read news relating to the horrors war. It makes me wonder what those innocent people were doing behind those doors living on a normal day– unknowing that it’d be their last. As for what they call “urban renewal”, I strongly believe that is a term coined to replace the words greed, self-interest, and materialism. Thank you so much for the kind words. It is great to learn from fellow writers like you all. And I will surely be looking forward to the next prompt at dVerse. 🙂
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May 13, 2016 at 4:59 am
So happy to have you joining us at dVerse!
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May 11, 2016 at 10:50 pm
The poem is wonderful and powerful and goes well with the picture. So very sad!
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May 12, 2016 at 11:33 am
War and its horrors are truly heartbreaking. Thanks a lot, PJ! ^^
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May 11, 2016 at 11:03 pm
What a brilliant poem this is! The poem and the photo are good enough reasons to stir myriad of emotions!
Powerful one Maria …
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May 12, 2016 at 11:35 am
Kudos to the Banksy, the grafitti artist. He did a great job conveying those emotions. I do hope those pieces weren’t sold. Thank you so much, Srivi!
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May 14, 2016 at 5:12 am
Yes.. He has done a great job…
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May 11, 2016 at 11:57 pm
Wonderful poem, and a very interesting form. Nicely done.
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May 12, 2016 at 11:44 am
Thank you, Misky! 🙂
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May 12, 2016 at 12:07 am
Such a tragic verse.. beautifully tender write.
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May 12, 2016 at 11:58 am
Thank you, Sanaa. ^^ War and its tragedy are heartbreaking to write…
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May 12, 2016 at 2:58 am
The picture is so compelling and your words strike the right mood to capture the tragedy
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May 12, 2016 at 12:00 pm
Agreed. I think we need more artists like him who are able to express such raw emotions nowadays. Thank you, Debi!
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May 12, 2016 at 3:06 am
Oh my goodness, you keep us mindful of so much misery in our poor troubled world and using such an effective poetic form. Thank you.
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May 12, 2016 at 12:04 pm
I am glad to have written a poem worthy of this poignant artwork and tragic event. Thank you for your kind words, Victoria.
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May 12, 2016 at 4:18 am
A wonderfully powerful poem, Maria. War and the destruction it leaves in its wake is a dreadful thing. The photograph you’ve paired it with is a perfect choice. 🙂
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May 12, 2016 at 12:12 pm
Thank you Louise. I salute the artist for having the courage to create those murals in the war-stricken areas. They’re gripping and thought-provoking. 🙂
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May 12, 2016 at 4:22 am
Whew. So powerful. And beautifully so.
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May 12, 2016 at 12:20 pm
Awwee.. Thank you, De! 🙂
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May 12, 2016 at 6:42 am
Powerful. “Of misery, the ruins roar.” I agree, your first three lines tell us gravely, the fate of the common person here. I like the artist, he is saying something important with his artwork in these ruins. And so are you in your poem.
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May 12, 2016 at 12:23 pm
Thank you so much, Mandi! Another comment of yours that made me smile. 🙂
The artist really does deserve an applause from us. His artworks are raw and full of emotions.
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May 12, 2016 at 12:49 pm
BomBs oF Love
LiVinG iN poeTry
LoVe.. BombS
Of SWords liVing
In BooKs oF haTe..
God of Hate..
hUmans
oF Love
SinG
FReED..
SoUL of SonG..
GoD FReED..:)
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May 16, 2016 at 10:57 am
That is an equally deep poem from you. Thanks for dropping by. 🙂
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May 16, 2016 at 10:58 am
Thanks for the inspiration..:)
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May 12, 2016 at 5:01 pm
oooh. wow. this is just beyond powerful, dearie. You are just getting better and better. 🙂
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May 16, 2016 at 11:00 am
Good morning dear Rosema. Reading your comments are always a great way to start my shift. Have a great day! ^^
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May 16, 2016 at 11:20 am
aww! Thank you very much, Maria! Your work deserves my words. 🙂
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May 13, 2016 at 8:07 am
Poignant, stirring poem — and the photo — a perfect match!
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May 16, 2016 at 11:13 am
Thank you so much for the compliments, Pamela! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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May 14, 2016 at 5:16 pm
The picture is sad and the poem compliments that sadness. It gives you the truth and you get a picture in your head of the brutality without you having written the brutality part. Oh! This breaks my heart and makes me wonder.
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May 16, 2016 at 11:16 am
Thank you! You and me, both dear. The artist did a great job channeling not just his art but his message to the world as well. Ah, war and its tragedies… My apologies for reminding you of this sad truth. 😦
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May 17, 2016 at 6:39 pm
Oh no, no! No apologies. It’s the truth. Truth can be happy and it can be sad. We can’t hide from it.
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May 18, 2016 at 11:16 am
So true… Thank you, nonetheless. ❤ 🙂
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