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Doors Open

So many doors open before me, infinite options ~ tantalizing me with their connections and concoctions Pathways stretch before me, all roads lead to gold-- Life's at my fingertips ~ I can dare to be bold As selections I make, closing doors once open-- My world tumbles downhill ~ No more wishing and hoping Yet just as I reach the last door that's open, a funny thing happens to keep me from moping-- Each entrance I closed, now like magic ~ reopens, granting new life to my old wishing and hoping

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Line Gauthier

Date: 7/10/2018 10:34:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Gershon. Well done.

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/29/2018 2:29:00 PM

A thoughtful and meaningful poem, Gershon. Hope springs eternal, even through life's ups and downs. As some doors close, other new doors full of possibilities and opportunities and wonderment open.. a beautifully expressed write, my wonderful friend. Congratulations on your excellent win! ~Susan

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/29/2018 3:05:00 PM

Thank you for reflecting on this poem, and for taking the time to write such a complimentary comment. Appreciate your support and friendship immensely. As always, Best wishes, Gershon

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 6/29/2018 2:30:00 AM

Wonderfully charming and thoughtful write, Gershon, phrased with creativity and acumen ... you never disappoint, my friend! Congrats and blessings on your win! :-)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/29/2018 3:06:00 PM

Appreciate you taking time to bestow such laudatory comments on my efforts. Always a pleasure and a treat to hear from you, my friend. Best eternally, Gershon

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 6/28/2018 3:24:00 PM

Sweetness! I missed this one, wonderfully done. Congratulations on your win! xomo :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/28/2018 4:02:00 PM

And am I glad you found it before the 'doors closed!' :) gw

Susan Gentry

Date: 6/28/2018 12:22:00 PM

I like this. Rhythmically refreshing and hopeful. Congratulations on your win.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/28/2018 4:02:00 PM

Thank you, Susan!

Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 6/26/2018 5:38:00 PM

Yes Gershon,life is unpredictable you never know what’s round the corner.Still we need the experiences for us poets to give us insight and to express in good poems like this.I found it very rhythmical something I particularly liked.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/26/2018 10:18:00 PM

Sylvia, your insights -- not to mention your praise -- send me soaring. You've given me a huge lift. Your encouragement and support is the lifeblood of this would-be poet's Muse. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Warmest wishes, Gershon

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/21/2018 7:53:00 PM

wow, that was a GREAT poem. Magical and finishing on a note of sweet hope!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/22/2018 12:43:00 PM

Andrea, your generous assessment of the poem is much appreciated! Best wishes, Gershon

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/21/2018 7:52:00 PM

thanks for saying you liked the term poetess. I recall one time a blog here where some poets were upset about females being called poetess. Good grief!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/22/2018 12:42:00 PM

Good grief is right!! People are way, way too touchy, squeamish, and oversensitive today. (Emphasis on the word "too," as sensitivity is a fine trait --- oversensitivity, not so much … Glad you commented on this! :) gw

Robertina B.

Date: 6/21/2018 6:07:00 PM

"Yes my friend, the amazement of these doors.. Absolutely wonderful rhyme! Another one of your creative gems.. Stay blessed, Dear Friend..

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/21/2018 5:48:00 PM

Reminds me of the saying one door shuts another opens. But an open door is an invitation we're always curious what's inside. Our inquisitive nature I suppose. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/22/2018 12:45:00 PM

Heh, heh -- spot on comment, my friend. "Curiouser and curiouser," ala Alice in Wonderland, I suppose. Best always, Gershon