Loving the Lock
written by: Nolcha Fox
@FoxNolcha
The fencepost does the twist
in time to rain and snow
and summer heat.
The gate would dance
in lockstep, breaking
hinges in its wake.
The lock stands steadfast,
unimpressed with gate
and fencepost antics.
To love the lock,
we have to fix the twist
and hope the gate stays.
How often I have twisted,
seeking freedom
from the change,
instead of loving trials
that have made
me what I am.
Nolcha Fox’s poems have been curated in print and online journals. Her poetry books are available on Amazon and Dancing Girl Press. Nominee for 2023 and 2025 Best of The Net, 2024 Best of the Net Anthology. Nominee for a 2023 Pushcart Prize. Visual Editor for Chewers by Masticadores.
Latest posts by Nolcha Fox (see all)
- Loving the Lock - October 16, 2024
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