Open Door

You left an open door, And a stranger wandered in; She straightened out The cluttered rooms And mended broken things. She wiped away the dust And stains from many tears; She brought flowers, soft music And candles for light. . . . And . . . I closed the door.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Comporozos Avatar
September 10, 2014 at 11:15 PM
How nice and painfully true!
Inyoureyes Avatar
September 10, 2014 at 7:29 AM
Wow....this is amazing. And it sadly reminds me of how many times I've done this.
Austin Avatar
September 8, 2014 at 3:08 PM
Some things just weren't meant to be I guess. daver
Cooper Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 9:31 PM
wow this is a wonderful pen.
Andresen Avatar
March 13, 2012 at 1:59 PM
Well done William, like it alot.... - oxox hugs Anne-Lise
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