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Don't Open That Door
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Don't Open That Door |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Don't open that door again. There's nothing but painful memories in that space. Can't you see it on her face? Nothing but painful memories... and cobwebs. Ida Werrett [This message has been edited by Marchmadness (08-19-2009 09:30 PM).] |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
I've worked at keeping the door to painful memories shut for quite some time, now. Every now and then, something happens to bring them back. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sometimes doors need to be locked forever when all they hold behind them is pain. You've said this succinctly, Ida, with great impact. It seems you are able to reduce the truth to just a few words. That takes talent combined with wisdom and compassion. ~thanks for another library gift~ |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
love this Ida love you shellie  . |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
thanks Ida, a delicate way to tell truth and be safe. here it is 3AM and I can't sleep, have a nice day yann |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
The observant, compassionate you, would be able to see the pain on her face. ~ and the wise you advises her to not open the door again! I've thrown the keys away to a few locked doors in my own life. You never fail to hit a homer with your down-to-earth, no-nonsence writing on the human life experience. Love you, my dear Ida Belle! Linda  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I think many of us have doors like that one. I like the poem and I think that some doors are left forever closed. xoxoxo Alison |
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Bloodline Member
since 2009-05-23
Posts 236Oklahoma |
Some doors need a window, such is a poem, enjoyed, Bloodline |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
couldn't have said it better than bloodline...nice write |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Marchmadness - it's good to keep that darn door shut me thinks... BC |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I agree, dear Ida, painful memories need to be dealt with ... and a well locked door gives tranquility. Wise and well said! Love, Margherita  |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Toccatta Junior Member
since 2009-07-08
Posts 26 |
This really leaves an image. I like the way you wrote this. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for reading and commenting. I wrote this poem after listening to someone asking my daughter rather probing questions about her sister who passed away. Ida |
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ESHA SEN GUPTA Member
since 2009-09-01
Posts 108Maharashtra,India |
Well I am trying hard to keep the door closed.Simple and sweet and of course very accurate. Love Esha |
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RC Langill Member
since 2008-03-09
Posts 104 |
I found your words to be a goodly provocation. I too have closed the door And successfully denied past pain And unhappiness, Until I was reminded, Or remembered, And then closed the door again: It never happened. But, past, present, future, Who has so much time, They can afford To abandon chunks of their lives? |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I wrote an explanation for this poem because I thought it might be misunderstood. I was right. Ida |
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naturegirl Member
since 2009-09-30
Posts 168England |
i just wanted to say how touched i was reading your poem,even more so after your explanation. apologies if this seems trite or you didn't want further comments as it's not my intention to upset you in any way. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for your thoughtful comments. Ida |
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