That Door

We exchanged words Harsh words over nothing, nothing at all Harsh words over something long forgotten Harsh words which are critical so critical now to recall and to relive over and over again… You were ready to drop the matter You were ready to relent and apologize I was not ready to drop the matter I was not ready to relent and apologize You were the adult, I was the child I reversed the roles, you reversed them back You offered your hand, I refused your hand I refused and let you walk out that door Yes, I let you walk out that door That front door, that door to forever the last time I didn't talk to you the last time I didn't say I love you the last time I saw you the last time I saw you alive…

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Skat A

Date: 9/18/2013 2:33:00 PM

awesome win ............ luv ~SKAT~

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/13/2013 12:48:00 PM

There is so much regret.......so much heartache and human error admitted......a very moving piece. And your title is a knock-out !!! Should have placed higher on that, alone!!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 9/13/2013 10:51:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning place Tim xx

Alozor Michael Ikechukwu

Date: 9/13/2013 10:17:00 AM

So sad. Congrats.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/13/2013 9:29:00 AM

Tim, , , stopping by with hugs & smiles:-) xox (-: CONGRATULATIONS :) on your win. Enjoy my blog "You know where my heart is" when you have time. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=15906&PoetID=18720 Always & Forever xox-Linda-xox

Len Gasun

Date: 8/5/2013 7:04:00 AM

A stunning piece which really deserved its great win! CONGRATULATIONS my dear friend, Tim! Thank you so much for sharing as well. And since somebody sent me a message, i'm passing it to you, Happy Friendship Day! Big sweet hugs! love lots, Leonora

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/4/2013 10:11:00 PM

Stopping by once again to read your winning poem.. sad, You are an awesome poet... love~ Linda

Skat A

Date: 8/4/2013 5:29:00 PM

Love it Tim, hope you are well! SKAT

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 8/4/2013 6:57:00 AM

Yet another contest won, this time for Giorgio's "Impress me". (Clap, clap). Good going, Tim. Licia :-)

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 8/3/2013 11:52:00 AM

Soooo sad, Tim. I see that you won a contest with this gem. Well done, my friend. Certainly well-deserved. Licia :-)

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 7/27/2013 5:18:00 AM

A difficult piece to write but a great deal for those that still have the chance to forgive those who wrong us and as well to forgive ourself. Congratulations on your fine win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/25/2013 9:48:00 PM

nice win..pd

Karen Anglesey

Date: 7/25/2013 6:42:00 PM

Tim, Your remorseful and heartbreaking confession is stirring to the soul. Congratulations on your well deserved win :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/25/2013 6:04:00 PM

Oh, please say it isn't true. My heart aches for you. This is such an important poem, we all can learn so much from this story. I so hope this is a poetic excercise my friend. If not be consoled the one you love knows that they are loved. This transcends the contest.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 7/25/2013 3:59:00 PM

deep and sad congrats on win Shadow x smiles

Skat A

Date: 7/25/2013 2:04:00 PM

Tim, good going in the -The Confessional- contest. CONGRATULATIONS:-) Have yourself a great day. >SKAT<

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/25/2013 10:49:00 AM

Many of us can use this poem to remind ourselves what is truly important. Must we always be "right" or can we afford to lose ourselves and those we love for "what??".......... our own pride???

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/25/2013 9:15:00 AM

TIM? Oh....this is so sad.....WOW! How you captured those feelings so powerfully...Life doesn't give us second chances....make the most of every moment. A lesson we all know, but.....we all make mistakes...Welcome to the human race. Hugs

Poet Tacito

Date: 7/25/2013 7:58:00 AM

Tim, this very hard-hitting piece of yours gained Honorable mention on my "Confessional" contest. I have a personal attachment to the deeper meaning of this piece. A tremendous & writhing piece!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/18/2013 8:18:00 PM

I am sorry, Tim, my heart bleeds for you. My arms reach for you... I hate this, the feeling I got from reading your poem.. now you see why I did not take the invite... how could you.. I'm sorry, I am only mad at myself, for allowing tears to take over.. my own personal losses. your tears have awoken my heart, and the pain I feel is for my biological mother, who left this world, while I was angry at her. Tim, :-( xox~ LINDA

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 7/15/2013 3:49:00 PM

Tim, this is so heart breaking. We all done this at some point in our lives, never getting the chance to make it right is terrible. My sister wasn't talking to our dad when he passed, her pain was great. Touching write. Hugs

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 7/12/2013 2:00:00 PM

I know it is just a poem, a powerful one at that but it must have come from an observation. I can't imagine you being the one you write about; you are always so special in what you say and that tells me who you are! This was a difficult one to read Tim. Love, Lizzie

Isaiah Zerbst

Date: 7/8/2013 9:01:00 AM

That last line really packs the punch! Good job leading up to it also!

Kim Van Breda

Date: 7/7/2013 1:26:00 PM

Phew...quite an emotive write.. well written piece on our human nature-- always hard to be humble and forgive.. easier to defend. Good luck for the competition..