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The Doorkeeper

Out of opening doors pours the past into a hallway and You come to sweep away times' trial. You who gave me another life to love before you took your own. Now here You stand, a Being in the hallway of my mind, the ether of My Man. Do you see us too? Can you see how old I have become and the fine man that is our son? Out of other doors flung open step those I used to try and forget. They're best left in their closets, forgotten. But You, oh You are springtimes' salty tears. If I could bring the Light of Life back into you, the door of my heart would open again.

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James Marshall Goff

Date: 6/27/2009 1:10:00 PM

yes I AGREE with all comments! this is a remarkable poem and a new fsv...jim

Cecilia Long

Date: 4/20/2009 10:15:00 AM

i like the way this is written those for an ear for fine poetry can relate.I could "see" him standing in the hallway

L'Nass Shango

Date: 4/14/2009 7:54:00 AM

Great sorrow inspires great art, great poets inspire love and loneliness. How I want to cradle your pain and cuddle a hush for you ... your talent in this one just draws me in. High praises around the lamp of faith and peace.

Elaine George

Date: 4/2/2009 12:46:00 AM

Dear Sue, The depth of your emotion falls in tears from my eyes.

Colin Mitchell Williams

Date: 3/30/2009 8:13:00 AM

Hi Sue... You have done a remarkable thing writing of your sorrow in this way... it is a beautiful poem Sue.... incredibly touching. Thank you so much for your recent comment

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 3/29/2009 2:05:00 PM

such loss and sadness,then a great job bringing up your child,deep love i can see for the son's father,nice ending,the door of your heart opens again,one they we all reunite in heaven,tnx for your prayers too,greatly appreciated my dear new friend-charma

John Loving Iii

Date: 3/28/2009 11:50:00 AM

on my fav list. john

John Loving Iii

Date: 3/28/2009 11:49:00 AM

MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!deeeeeep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!telling, truthful. the epitime of what poetry is. This is true art. John Henry Loving III

Autumn Rose Wood

Date: 3/28/2009 11:24:00 AM

My heart aches, but in a good way. Thanks.

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/28/2009 8:04:00 AM

The pain......but mostly the love...pours forth! A heart wrenching poem, Sue. Springtime's salty tears.....wow.....

Sharon Winter

Date: 3/28/2009 6:15:00 AM

Powerful sadness of loss here Sue. But the beauty and light of the man you love shines through even more so than the loss. What a love you must have shared. That last verse is overwhelming and how I hope one day you will be together again. Sigh. Hugs, Shar xoxo

Belinda Parish

Date: 3/27/2009 7:09:00 PM

Sad and haunting write Sue. None the less a great write.

Lucinda Bulger

Date: 3/27/2009 6:31:00 PM

Oh my Sue, I have never known a loss as this write suggests. My love to you on an excellent, excellent written piece, your pain well expressed my friend. Love you, Lucinda aka Cindy (I get confused of who knows me by what?... I have so many variations to my name that different people call me. as long as it aint late 4 supper I say. Love food! you need ice cream! :)