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Doors

There are so many doors Which ones should I choose Green, yellow, brown, purple and many different blues Some of them are rustic Others modern and clean Some lead to the future others back where I've been Some doors open easily while quite a few are locked There are some left open and others that are blocked A few so enticing promise pleasure within They are slightly hidden so few will see me sin I look through some keyholes wondering if I'll be safe I see rooms of plenty and tables draped in lace The doors that are daunting they fill me with such dread for I know there's sadness in the land of the dead Many doors are happy Friends and loved ones are there those doors are the best ones being with people who care Behind some there's music Pleasured time we can share Moments of pure magic those times are far to rare Doors leading to adventure Made me glad I took the chance The sheer exhilaration that caused my spirit to dance Some doorways disguised as books Yes they caused my mind to grow They pointed to other doors so I knew which way to go The doors that I left closed In the end I don't regret They could have brought me ruin or led my soul into debt Of all the doors I'll walk through The final one is the best For there my Saviour waits therefore, I know I am blessed

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Linda Milgate

Date: 8/21/2019 4:57:00 PM

you are just the best!!! wanted to send a sound beautiful and spiritual youtube Earth Mass Paul Winter hope you would enjoy as I have enjoyed your poetry.

Milton Robertson

Date: 4/12/2019 5:33:00 PM

Simply Beautiful. I've opened many doors. Some I'm glad I opened, some chilled me to the bone, some are good to open, some are better left alone. I found the best thing to do is to let The Good Lord open them for you.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/12/2019 6:56:00 PM

That is probably wise. Thanks for the visit. My poetry door is always open.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 1/10/2019 7:19:00 AM

Hi Richard, another poetic jewel from your pen my friend. I love the way the poem builds to such a wonderful finish. Your words sing my friend. So many doors and yet the final door is the one we relentlessly head for. Your pen writes in gold Richard. Have a wonderful Thursday. Your friend always....Mike.

Manmath Dalei

Date: 4/22/2017 1:32:00 AM

Dear Richard, Superb. A brilliant write. You revealed ur experience very perfectly. Congratulation for ur well deserved placement in best new poem. Enjoyed a lot. A big 7 & many more from me............//hugs//Manmath

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/22/2017 8:02:00 AM

Thanks Manmath!

Jannie Breedt

Date: 4/21/2017 4:17:00 AM

Hi Richard, what a build up to that ending. Congratulations on your placement. Tomorrow 1.7million South Africans are gathering to pray save our country in peril. Yes Thats 1.7 million people. Please pray for us too. Jannie

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/21/2017 8:02:00 AM

Thanks for your visit. I will add my prayer.

Daniel Koria

Date: 4/16/2017 11:04:00 PM

An amazing poem...Love the rhyme and the rhythm...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/21/2017 8:03:00 AM

Thanks Daniel.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/16/2017 5:45:00 AM

- Congratulations on your first place "Best New Poems", Richard - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/21/2017 8:03:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise.

John Hamilton

Date: 4/15/2017 12:46:00 PM

Back with a second read enjoyed it even more, congrats on #1 on top 100!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/15/2017 11:55:00 PM

Hi John, I was not aware, thanks for telling me.

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/15/2017 8:12:00 AM

Back for a second time to congratulate you Richard, for best new poem and to say that I enjoyed the read even more this time around. Well done...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/15/2017 11:56:00 PM

Thanks Charlie, it is a pleasant surprise that it has been so well received.

Mayur Choudhari

Date: 4/13/2017 10:44:00 PM

Great arrangement, Richard. It has a rhythm that compels you read it just one more time. Superb.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/14/2017 8:04:00 AM

Thanks Mayur, I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

Francis J Grasso

Date: 4/13/2017 6:36:00 PM

I enjoyed reading this poem very much, Richard. So well crafted! ...Fran

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/13/2017 8:32:00 PM

Thanks Francis.;0)

Bawa Talwar

Date: 4/10/2017 11:45:00 PM

Oh so novel ! You ve infused life inside each. May you stay blessed. Kindly assess my works I've just joined

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/13/2017 8:34:00 PM

I will have a look.

Carole Duet

Date: 4/10/2017 7:18:00 PM

What a wonderful poem, Richard! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I always loved doors...all the different shapes and colors. But you put a whole new meaning to them. Congrats.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/13/2017 8:35:00 PM

Thanks Carole.

Chris Hagy

Date: 4/2/2017 7:08:00 PM

This is well thought with a great flow Richard!:) ...and Amen to that last door! Have great week:)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/8/2017 7:58:00 AM

Thanks Chris.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 3/29/2017 11:36:00 PM

Lovely poem Richard.. U didn't miss out any of the doors!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/29/2017 3:20:00 PM

Your poem is beautifully composed Richard and so deserving of POTD honors. Congratulations! Easter Blessings, Connie : ) 7

Ram Ram

Date: 3/29/2017 3:16:00 AM

That was free flow on a roll.... Enjoyed reading it and the poem is completely 'down to earth'.... Kudos ... :)

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/28/2017 10:54:00 AM

Hi Richard, firstly i have to give you a belated Congratulations for Poem Of The Day for "Doors." it was well deserved. I really loved the concept for this one. Excellent poetic flow of images, as always. Different emotions flow through different doors. Each door is different for our future and our past. Great conception Richard. Your pen does always run gold. This is a seven and a fave. Your Friend always....Mike.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/28/2017 12:02:00 PM

Much appreciated Mike.;0)

Eve Roper

Date: 3/26/2017 1:51:00 PM

So many doors in life to open which ones are safe and which or going to cause the ruines of our souls.. ? I see congratulations or in order for Poem of the Day well deserved.... Hugs ~*

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/28/2017 12:03:00 PM

Thanks Eve, a big hug back to you.

Lynn Marie

Date: 3/26/2017 5:23:00 AM

A divine piece. Uplifting and heartfelt with substance and soul ...like you Richard :-) Congratulations on POTD ..so deserving of this honour. many blessings to you :-) lynn

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/26/2017 9:13:00 AM

Thanks Lynn Marie. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 3/25/2017 1:23:00 PM

Trying to search for the doors. Congrats for this excellent composition.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/26/2017 12:19:00 AM

Thanks Anisha.

Collins Cp

Date: 3/25/2017 3:55:00 AM

Wow what a great message encapsulated in this beautiful poem! Congrats on POTD...Collins Cp

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/25/2017 8:33:00 AM

Thanks, welcome to the soup.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/25/2017 3:20:00 AM

Dropping back to say many many congrats on POTD Richard:-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2017 5:39:00 AM

I think the poems have gone now Eileen - I will try and alert them to the other 2 poems that belong to the two soupers:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/25/2017 8:33:00 AM

Thanks Jan, much appreciated.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/25/2017 12:11:00 AM

Richard....I'm livid. Your poem, Doors and my poem Never Shame a Woman are on WritersCafe.org, submitted by a name named Dipansh Girdhar. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Dipansh/1900660/ This is the link to your poem. I wrote to complain, but nothing....what can we do? Hugs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 3/25/2017 7:53:00 PM

It's very sad...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/25/2017 8:25:00 AM

I sent an email to the site organizer. I'm curious if they will respond.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/25/2017 7:11:00 AM

I don't think there is much we can do unfortunately. The worse part is that others might think we plagerized him. I don't understand what someone gets out of doing that.

Jan Allison
Date: 3/25/2017 5:52:00 AM

Eileen went on the site and I found 4 poems all plagerised from soup and I have soup mailed or commented on those I found - so sad when our work is stolen:-( hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/25/2017 3:22:00 AM

I found one of mine on All Poetry and they removed it when I proved it was posted here on Poetry Soup. I'd hazard a guess that yours and Richard's aren't the only work this person has stolen. Contact the site owners Eileen I hope you get the issue resolved:-) hugs Jan xx

Bernard F. Asuncion

Date: 3/24/2017 10:12:00 PM

Awesome.... congrats on being chosen. Reminds me of the song with the same title popularized by MICHAEL JOHNSON... Thanks for sharing...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/25/2017 8:34:00 AM

I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the visit.