Actions taken from love
can never be regrets
only open doors
of possibility
to step through.
Doorways for light
to shine in
to shine out
or meet in amplification.
Welcoming visitors
you once viewed
as strangers
now family members.
An invitation to leave
a room that doesn't serve you
or is keeping you small.
This door is locked
on the inside
a wish come true.
You are free to leave
anytime.
© Alicia Grimshaw 2020
Photo take in on a trip to Amsterdam, 2019.
Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge
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flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
So much feeling in this poem, thank you for posting it.
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Thank you for reading and valuing my words. I appreciate that greatly.
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Thanks Dad.❤️
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Wonderful words of hope and opportunity, of new openings and possibility. Beautifully penned as always Ali. 🙏
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Great to hear from you Miriam. Getting this message from you makes me think of camping and summer travels. Neither are going to happen for me this summer with the COVID19 spread. Luckily I have a yard. I guess I will be traveling vicariously through your blog and others. Take care my friend.
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I can’t see myself travelling for quite a long time either Ali. But hopefully by December, our summer, things may look more hopeful. Take care and enjoy your yard. xx
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That last stanza is filled with empowerment, loved it!
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Thanks for the feedback Susi. Have a great day.
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You’re welcome, Ali! The same to you. 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.
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Happy to share this with followers!
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Oh Ali, I love this piece. It’s quite empowering too, to realise that we can open the door and leave a situation that does us no good, and likewise through kindness we can open doors to others and make our world larger. Very nicely written.
Caz xx
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Caz,
I appreciate your reflection. It has been easy at different times in my life to forget that I can leave a space, place or way of thinking behind and begin again. I am pleased to hear that my words inspired you today.
Take good care. Ali
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I loved this message…thank you!
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Glad to hear it reached you. Stay well Ann
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Thanks for sharing such beautiful poems and expressing your heartfelt feelings, Ali 😊
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Thank you for reading.❤️
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Thanks so much for playing along 😀
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Thank you for creating the playground and inviting me to join in.
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An invitation to leave
a room that doesn’t serve you
or is keeping you small.
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Thank you for your reflection.❤️
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I love this Ali. It speaks of trust, and freedom, and vulnerability.
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Beautiful Ali, and holds a wonderful message for everyone.
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Karen,
I hope my words brought lift to your day. Be well.
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Freedom to step through 🌱 enjoyed , eco
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Thank you for your reflection. Be well.
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You also Ali 🌱
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Delightful and hopeful poem Ali.
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Thanks Brad for your enduring reading of my poems. I appreciate you.
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You’re most welcome Ali.
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Beautiful…and vulnerable. Lovely, Ali.
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Carrie,
Thank you for your reflection. Sometimes we can’t see the doorways that are open to us. I hope this inspires others to lift the curtains and let the light come in.
Take care my friend.
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