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Open Doors Remembered

Remembering all the miles Of road that I've been down -- If I could count the smiles Would they outnumber frowns? If all the doors that opened And bid me to come in, Could, once again, be open now -- Which one would I go in? There was a night in Memphis That warmed me from the snow. And, later, in Chicago --- What happened, I don't know. There was a day in Monterrey -- Before the sunset came -- Two arms that held me tenderly I never saw again. The years all passed so quickly, And it's hard to say just when -- But I believe a night in Boston Caused me never to look back again. So, some nights have been keepers -- And, some I threw away --- But all the doors that opened Are in my heart to stay.

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Date: 10/13/2013 1:28:00 AM
John... CONGRATULATIONS:) on having your poem featured on the soups HOME PAGE. goodnight. <3 =LINDA=
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Date: 10/10/2013 6:15:00 PM
Ahhh loved all the doors or nights remembered! Congratulations on your featured poem Jake....
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Date: 10/1/2013 8:08:00 PM
I think we all have regrets in life that we would give anything to change. Yet, most of the time we cannot change them, so we must live with them as they are. A wonderful poem with good flow and rhyme. Great work, Jake!...Thank you for the kind and helpful comments. I made the corrections that you suggested! Thanks again! :)
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Date: 8/25/2013 3:21:00 PM
Absolutely lovely sentiment in this. your rhyme and flow impeccable. It's so enjoyable to be wrapped in your lines for a time :)
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John Posey
Date: 8/26/2013 11:40:00 AM
Thanks, Karen.... I'm glad my words touched your heart..... Jake
Date: 7/21/2013 7:08:00 PM
Love this. Wistfully romantic. I can relate to your words. Thank you!
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Date: 7/21/2013 7:18:00 PM
Thanks for the visit. Keep in touch... Jake
Date: 7/7/2013 11:19:00 AM
Congratulations, with your winning poem .... xox~ PD
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John Posey
Date: 7/7/2013 2:12:00 PM
I have been blessed with a flurry of wins lately. Thanks PD...... Jake
Date: 7/1/2013 6:10:00 PM
Jake, reading through some contests and winning entries. Just loved this one. Allowing the reader to walk through your symbolic doors to get a glimpse of vivid memories... witty and well done :) congrats on the win
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John Posey
Date: 7/1/2013 6:37:00 PM
Thanks Karen, I'm glad you liked it... I value your comments.... Jake
Date: 6/30/2013 4:39:00 PM
Wonderful piece,Nice work...Congrats on your superb win,John....
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John Posey
Date: 6/30/2013 4:42:00 PM
Thanks, dear friend, I appreciate your kind words.... Jake
Date: 6/29/2013 3:46:00 PM
John, :-) Congratulations in the Rhyming contest. I'm enjoying all the winners & poems that spoke to me in their own way. enjoy my blog if you like, peace and love. <3<3<3 ~SKAT~
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John Posey
Date: 6/29/2013 5:24:00 PM
Wow, I hadn't heard till now that this was a winner... Thanks SKAT.....Jake

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