The Closed Door . . .

2/9/2021

Author Colleen Chesebro invites readers to respond to her weekly poetry challenge. I've learned a lot through Colleen's prompts and encouragment, and hope you might give it a try as well. Here's her link: #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE #SYNONYMSONLY.

My poem is a bit metaphysical, using Colleen's suggested opposities and synonyms. I hope you enjoy it. I've entitled it The Closed Door.

42 Comments

mark bierman link

2/10/2021 14:45:18

People come and go, but your poem reflects perfectly, the renewal of old freindships. Nicely done, Gwen!

Gwen M Plano

2/10/2021 19:56:48

Thank you, Mark, especially for the added dimensions to friendship.😊

Teagan R. Geneviene link

2/10/2021 17:14:18

Life does have a tendency to shake us awake. Here's to all the right doors opening. This is lovely, Gwen. Thanks for sharing it with us. Hugs on the wing.

Gwen M Plano

2/10/2021 19:57:27

Thank you, Teagan, for the insights and hugs on the wing. 💗

Joan Hall link

2/11/2021 04:55:37

Nice poem, Gwen. Such a poignant message in your words.

Gwen M Plano

2/11/2021 09:28:05

Thank you, Joan.💗

Harmony Kent link

2/11/2021 04:58:59

Beautifully done, Gwen. Here’s to friendship 🙂

Gwen M Plano

2/11/2021 09:28:39

I'm with you on that! Thank you. 🤗

CS Boyack

2/11/2021 05:10:35

This one actually reminds me of my grandmother’s early phases of Alzheimer’s disease. She had good days and bad, but the good ones got fewer and fewer.

Gwen M Plano

2/11/2021 09:29:34

Thank you for sharing, Craig. What a journey. 🙂

Staci Troilo link

2/11/2021 05:43:08

That's thought-provoking and beautiful at the same time.

My door's always open to you, Gwen.

Gwen M Plano

2/11/2021 09:30:04

And mine to you. Thank you, Staci. 💗

Marcia Meara link

2/11/2021 06:10:41

I did, indeed, enjoy it, Gwen. Very much. I'm still pondering all the possible meanings and the various directions it led my thoughts. Great job! :)

Gwen M Plano

2/11/2021 09:33:24

Thank you so much, Marcia. Big hugs to you. 🤗

John Howell link

2/11/2021 06:55:16

You certainly captured the phases of friendship, Gwen. Well done.

Gwen M Plano

2/11/2021 09:32:36

Thank you, John. Eternal Road served as inspiration. 😊

Mae Clair link

2/11/2021 08:55:09

As always, thought-provoking and beautifully phrased and presented, Gwen.

Gwen M Plano

2/11/2021 09:31:47

Thank you, Mae. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. 💗

Jan Sikes

2/11/2021 10:51:13

A beautiful thought-provoking poem, Gwen. Well-done!

Gwen M Plano

2/11/2021 11:29:17

Thank you, Jan. I'm happy you liked it. 😊

D.L. Finn

2/11/2021 11:06:37

Great poem and picture to go with it, Gwen. I really felt the line, Until life shakes them awake.

Gwen M Plano

2/11/2021 11:30:09

Thank you, Denise. Hugs to a partner poet. 🤗

Jill Weatherholt link

2/11/2021 14:49:10

Beautiful poem, Gwen! Thanks for opening the door for me. You're a blessing to many. xo

Gwen M Plano

2/12/2021 19:28:24

Thank you, dear Jill. You've opened so many doors and brought blessings galore. 💗

Pamela link

2/11/2021 15:11:31

Oh yes, I've experienced this with friends. So thankful for that open door! Excellent Tanka.

Gwen M Plano

2/12/2021 19:29:02

Thank you, Pamela. I'm so pleased you liked it. 😊

Vashti Quiroz-Vega link

2/11/2021 15:16:14

This one is deep, Gwen. Great food for thought. :)

Gwen M Plano

2/12/2021 19:29:31

Thank you, dear Vashti. Blessings! 😊

Pat Garcia link

2/12/2021 04:00:40

Hi,

Sometimes the closed door opens only when time has matured and two people are ready to meet, They have never met before. There is only the feeling of missing someone until it is time for the revelation. I like your poem. These are thoughts that make me think.

Shalom aleichem

Gwen M Plano

2/12/2021 19:30:18

Thank you, dear Pat. I'm so happy you liked it. 💗

Karen Ingalls

2/12/2021 05:24:23

Friendships, life, dreams, lessons are all in your poem. Very well-done. I loved it.

Gwen M Plano

2/12/2021 19:30:55

Thank you, dear Karen. Blessings! 💗

Annika Perry link

2/14/2021 09:33:57

Beautiful, Gwen! I think we have all learnt not to take things for granted - it is sad when one is seen but not really known. I'm sure we will all be opening our doors for each other when possible and truly taking notice of those around us.

Gwen M Plano

2/18/2021 05:36:22

Thank you, Annika. I love the image of a door opening. I'm so glad you do as well. 💗

Colleen Chesebro link

2/14/2021 10:21:51

Gwen, this is my kind of poetry! I especially like the life lessons learned from friendship theme. We lost track of so many friends when we were in the military (before social media). It really makes me sad to think of all the good times we had. Poignant poetry! <3

Gwen M Plano

2/18/2021 05:37:38

Thank you so much, Colleen. It means a lot to me that you enjoyed this poem. 😊

sally Cronin link

2/15/2021 11:55:07

Fantastic.I love the thought process Gwen and beautifully expressed.. I recently connected with someone after several years and it is amazing how much detail you forget over time that is immediately brought back into focus...hugsx♥

Gwen M Plano

2/18/2021 05:38:40

Thank you, Sally. It's almost as though the past races through us in seconds. 🤗

Roberta Eaton Cheadle

2/15/2021 21:56:19

Hi Gwen, this is beautifully mystical. I haven't been writing much poetry again - my brain doesn't produce poetry when I am stressed.

Gwen M Plano

2/18/2021 05:39:33

Thank you, Robbie. I was in a mystical, reflective place when I wrote it. So glad you mentioned it. 💗

Henry Chukwuma link

2/15/2021 22:17:49

So realistic and true!

Gwen M Plano

2/18/2021 05:40:06

Thank you, Henry. So nice to meet you here.

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