This Door Now Entered

Tonight I closed my eyes entering a door where I'd never been
I turned, I looked over my shoulder, and through my eyes I've seen

I see a life of hurt, the despair of a darkened soul
Who's past just festers his silhouette, living to be his goal

When I closed the door behind me, a relief caressed, I breathed
If not for this door now entered, over my shoulder I would see me grieve

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 7/26/2011 9:47:00 PM
My door has been closed too thank goodness. To bad we live so long making so many mistakes. Such a thoughtful verse.
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Date: 7/20/2011 3:21:00 AM
In life we open--and shut--many doors. There is always a new door to open if we look hard enough. A good, thought-provoking piece.
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Date: 7/16/2011 9:49:00 AM
James, you funny guy. I lost with that shower senryu a long time ago. Glad you liked it though!!
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Date: 7/16/2011 8:45:00 AM
GREAT final line here. It's profound!
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Date: 7/15/2011 1:07:00 PM
A deep and powerful write, James. I think we all need to close doors on the past sometimes
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Date: 7/14/2011 6:12:00 PM
I agree with Judy...Keep walking forward..Good writing..Hugs
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Date: 7/14/2011 4:51:00 PM
Never look back my friend. The past is done and over, Been there and done that, The future is so much more intersting. God Bless, JB
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Date: 7/14/2011 4:17:00 PM
Looking at the past is sometimes painful but helps us to deal with it and move on..Enjoyed reading this eve..Sara
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Date: 7/14/2011 3:58:00 PM
Very nice poem James Very clearly expressed
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