The Lock

The assignment in my creative writing class was to write a poem about an inanimate object, and to give it life-like features.  I chose a lock, a simple device, but tough and resilient and damn near impossible to destroy.  I got some praise in class because of this, with one person saying it even sounded like lyrics to a metal song.  I'm not sure if I agree with it or not, but I still like the way the poem came out.

The Lock

With a click,

I protect.

With a clack,

I seal.

Unbreakable,

Solid steel

And turning wheel

Or a key

To keep at bay

To keep away

Hidden behind

Heavy weight and I

Am safe and secure

Content and protected

All secrets kept

All things remain

I stand vigilant

I am safety and security

None can enter

None may leave

I am the lock.