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The doorway that is You.........reposted
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The doorway that is You.........reposted |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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There is a door in front of me That wasn't there before Which promises true ecstacy If I walk through that door. It beckons me with love devine If I will but pass through To taste the pleasures that are mine. That door, my dear, is you. I stand here just a step away From everything you pledge And yet it seems to me I may Be standing on a ledge The great unknown lies just beyond Just barely out of view Thin ice that masks a frigid pond? The doorway that is you. It may just be that I am scared I've walked through doors before To find that I was ill-prepared For all that lay in store And, yet, your words invite me so I'm not sure what to do Should I step through or should I go From that door which is you. If hesitation worries you Please try to understand Experiences I've been through Cause me to stay my hand Are you a door to heaven's gate Or to the gates of Hell? Will we find love or learn to hate Each other? Who can tell? So here I stand, with feet of lead Without a single clue Hold back or rush right through, instead The doorway that is you. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Just make sure you wear your "raincoat" my friend...the storms nowadays are much more wicked than they used to be. Excellent read my friend and I am so glad you reposted it. Beautiful verse and I love reading your posts especially the ones of the heart.  Bowing to one of the masters |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
OOOPpppppsss double clicked  That happens when I am in the midst of one of the masters. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 09-15-2000).] |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
'deer- some worn out cliche' s: "dammed if you do - dammed if you don't" "He who hesitates is lost" "look before you leap" You've crafted a great poem and avoided them all - I'm proud of you |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
oh my, more gates to hell? Lots of ways in, I see...Lol...and this is really lovely... love the doorway as imagery...thank you, kind sir. Smiles to you. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I remember this one well! You know as you walk through it It may close up in your face But I'll be sure I do it With all gentleness and grace hehehe  Couldn't resist Mike.I still love it, more so now than then! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Balladeer--I believe in opening doors... when you hesitate, then you loose something that could have been. Love this poem! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Remarkable, you took the words right out of my mouth. Excellent |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Balladeer, each threshold of life presents new challenges. Doors, doors, doors. Where is Monte Hall when you need him? I very much enjoyed this. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
AWESOME!!! |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
this is great, I can relate to the doors so well.....heaven or hell...and how do we know??? *sigh* ~Heather |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I sit here depressed, forlorn From reading this great yarn... No dithering did I receive But screams of "Yikes! A BARN!" *G* No cosy little cottage here No penthouse rich and fine Awaits the fool who lingers near This doorway that is mine. Now, Deer one... will it be the lady or the tiger? *G* Loved your poem! |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Would I be wrong to say the window is slightly opened?... LOL! Love the reposts...you must have a treasure chest of lore we've not yet had a peek at! |
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ddgoose Member
since 2000-07-25
Posts 250Baltimore, MD, USA |
Balladeer you genius you. I am glad you reposted. I really enjoyed this. But just think - it could be the door to heaven and love eternally. didi |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
hmmmmm dare I answer this one... I have to say the end result of temptation is not as good as the beginning, thats for sure. Well written insight of the human struggle. Deb |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Mark...I'm very glad you enjoyed it and...don't worry. My, er, raincoat is always within reach  Wilfred..cliches are a dime a dozen! Thanks for the kind words Serenity....yep, so many ways into that place...some of them worth it! Dovey...you really know how to hurt a guy  LOL!Martie...I couldn't agree more! Life's too short to pass by doors.... Sy...I'm glad I got them from a good home. Thank you, my pal Claire...yeah, where IS old Monte? I always liked door #3 myself Doreen....one word from you is praise enough for me! Thanks, wonderful girl Heather....How indeed?? I try to pick the ones with the nicest knobs Suthern...I prefer the lady with a lot of tiger in her!!! Sunshine...just a crack maybe Thanks for your very kind words.didi....Yes, it could be. Who's to say?? I appreciate you.... Rose....very interesting observation. No, it can't match it in excitement but it can surpass it in satisfaction. Thanks for commenting! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I remember this one well, too! Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained! Great poem, but of course! Denise |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very nice confusion here...but I always say you never know until you try, and if you don't try, you'll wonder of it for life. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
'Deer - a response is required *heh heh* You know why you're in the doorway, You write with eclectic flair. You insist on posting your way, Now you get the electric chair! Take him away, jailer! I like your poem, Mike - It's just that YOU must be stopped! lol suthern - what a great response - lmbo@barn - you really should not be so self-deprecating - you are a beautiful person. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I loved this for many reasons. The metaphor of "doors' is a very special one for me, as I recently posted one about a woman going through a door...the meaning and all. I believe the most important thing I get from this message is that some doors also have locks. If you find someone you can trust, you don't need the lock, or a key, entry is available, the going in and coming out, but once that trust is broken, the lock is put on and there is a sadness there. This is going in my library, to remind me that each door in our lives must be constantly maintained for trust, reassurance that those we want to enter through don't need a key. That they come in with gladness and joy. That's the way it should be! Kathleen |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
There is a door before me ... it leads to poetry. Once I cross the threshold, there are endless treasures to behold. So many words of wisdom written by the wise, so many well penned verses..they bring tears to my eyes. Today in my travels..I happened upon this door.. and it happened once again ... like so many times before. I read Deers words of wisdom, grace, and bliss ... and it makes me shout out my window ... OH HOW I LOVE WHEN YOU WRITE LIKE THIS *kisskiss* JM |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
Well i am a little bit of everything...all rolled into one.....this is just superb... there is a doorway....in front and behind...the decision is the hard part...and if is is open to you well then I say..... JUMP RIGHT IN!!! you only live once right?!! But you know...those who give advice....rarely heed it themselves!!!! Nice writing!!! Julie :) |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
Well i am a little bit of everything...all rolled into one.....this is just superb... there is a doorway....in front and behind...the decision is the hard part...and if is is open to you well then I say..... JUMP RIGHT IN!!! you only live once right?!! But you know...those who give advice....rarely heed it themselves!!!! Nice writing!!! < !signature-->sorry about hte double post here!!! OOPPSSS!!! Julie [This message has been edited by JulieAnn (edited 09-16-2000).] |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Husg "If you always do what you've always done You'll always be where you are right now." Author Unknown |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I love reading your earlier poetry, Mike. By reading, I continue to learn from you. Alison |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, Alison! It's nice going back and reading comments from so many years ago. I've been blessed to have such good friends....like you! |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
This is really beautiful...I wasn't here in the early days but it makes my heart glad to go back and find you and your poem here... |
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