Notes About The Poem

Gates Are Invitations

what's behind my door?
until you knock
loud enough for me to hear
you'll never know ~
it may be worth the risk



AP: Honorable Mention 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Logan Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 9:18 AM
Thoughts I'd not entertained until reading your verse. Rusty gates? No. Colorful ones seem to say, "Hello. Come in."
Gauthier Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 1:41 PM
Rusty ones say 'stay out for your own safety' ~
Forbes Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 8:45 AM
love, love, love this!! we are all so much more than the skin on our faces.
Gauthier Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 1:41 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Becky ~
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