Doors and Keys
A Tom Bradbury inspired poem.
Somewhere in time,
words become a voice,
that pierce our heart,
to bring tears and joy.
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Pure, untethered,
without deception,
an author’s light,
emits a reflection.
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No facade, pretense
or veiled proposal.
A glimpse, an insight,
novel and royal.
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Scripts elevating
leave all of us wanting,
seeking and praying,
for more ink enchanting.
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Thru artists we live
the story’s they give.
Ethereal doors to read,
with locks that fit our key.
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Not all doors are made of wood
Not all keys are made of metal.
~~Tom Bradbury
Tom Bradbury was finally brought to his beloved home in England, July 2023, from France and laid to rest. Never forgotten, Tom, this poem is for you. I do expect your critique however noble, poignant, or witty. I know it will be honest and “spot on.”
You can read his work below as his creative lock fit my key. Maybe yours will fit too.
About the Creator
J. S. Wade
Since reading Tolkien in Middle school, I have been fascinated with creating, reading, and hearing art through story’s and music. I am a perpetual student of writing and life.
J. S. Wade owns all work contained here.
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Happy to have this poem come up in my FB memories today.
Your poem is beautiful, I’m so sorry for the tragedy behind it 🥺🙏
This is such a beautiful tribute, I am sorry for your loss my friend! I love the symbolism of the keys and locks and what it feels like to be an author! The metaphor that we each have our own set of keys that unlock stories only we can tell, is so inspiring a beautiful! Simply love this piece! 💜
Beautiful tribute, Scott! I never knew Tom, but I've heard so many good things. ❤️
Wonderful tribute!
A wonderful tribute, Tom is very proud of you.
Sorry for the loss of your friend sadly I never got to know him. Really enjoyed the poem and the quote at the end.
I am happy to know he has been layed to rest at home💜Always missed, Bless your journey Tom✨🕊️✨
I'm so happy he was finally brought home. If you don't mind me asking, may I know why he was just brought home last month when he passed long ago? I'm sorry if my question is inappropriate but I was just wondering. Your poem was wonderful!
Beautiful poem for your friend, I know he felt the love. Well done, Scott
Very lovely tribute. Thank you for sharing this
Very nice poem. 👏☺️ Agreed - books are a world of wonder!
*smile* Tom. well done my friend.
I never knew Tom but he’s sounds wonderful and I bet he would have loved this!!!
I remember that saying, thank you for this wonderful poem.
Brilliant & beautiful tribute to Tom😢😢😢
Beautiful tribute. Well done, Scott.
That's a pretty good key to have. Beautiful tribute, J. S.
Awwww...I adore this!