I AM DOOR
I am half wood, half glass panes.
Freud would say that was a slip.
I am located at the front
and allow strangers to enter.
I am not placed at the side of the house
where editing of those who enter,
who are allowed to enter,
takes place.
I am transparent, reflecting views,
one-handled so that all know how to enter.
Those that knock will not be turned away.
My glass is well-lit and I am open for all to see
the true me.
I speak only truth because,
as you can see,
I have fragile glass in my middle,
glass that will allow only truth and light
to pass.
My glass can be broken though.
Should I move my door to the back?
I think not.
I am forever at the front.
(I am up-front).
I am painted a welcoming color.
My glass is clean.
I await your knock.
Go to Magpie Tales to see more submissions of poetry from Willow's weekly prompts.
I LOVE your photos. This door in the snow...the stone, the lamp, and the peek into your warm, protecting home through shiny windows..... Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteA lovely poem...A wonderful ode to a door.
I will look at our doors differently because of this post.
Farmlady--I can't take credit for this photo. Willow has a weekly photo and when you visit her site (Magpie Tales) you will see other people's posts too, regarding the door. She takes the most wonderful photos and also writes beautiful poems. Go check her out!
ReplyDeleteyes, we are all doors, aren't we
ReplyDeletefront back open closed
our choice...
nice magpie
teri!
ReplyDeletethis is a very cool photo! love the wall and colors. doors are kinda intriguing in many ways.
nikonsniper steve
ha...there are some nice quips in this...that made me smile...nicely done...
ReplyDeleteAnd the inner light can shine through...
ReplyDeletelovely words for this photo of Willows
ReplyDeleteStory of the door ... wonderful Magpie!
ReplyDeleteYour door speaks, and eloquently. Nice magpie.
ReplyDeleteWonderful reflections!
ReplyDeleteDeep and reflective. I loved this, Teri.
ReplyDeleteYour door is pensive and welcoming with this beautiful poem.
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