a poem is a door
opening backward
or sliding sideways
for full human viewing
a poem invites Awe's cousin
Curiosity, to join you for a seat
on a soft metaphor
then reminds you to lean back
a poem offers scaffolding
for fear, for wonder
for whatever arrives next
with structure and airflow
so nothing gets too stagnant
including you
and passing light
through a green passageway
©Ali Grimshaw 2021
Photo taken in Porto, Portugal.
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your metaphors are sheer magic Ali! This poem feels like the breath of fresh air we all need
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I am glad to hear that this brought a sense of renewal to your day. Take good care of your heart.
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will do, thanks 🙂
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Oh! I LOVE this, so much. Such a wonderful response to the prompt word, and amazing personification here. My favorite:
“a poem offers scaffolding
for fear”
YES.
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Thanks for taking time to leave your feedback. I really appreciate it. Have a great day.
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I loved this poem absolutely so much!!! This is so uniquely you Ali, so beautiful!
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Thank you for your kind response.❤️☮️❤️Sending love and strength your way for the week ahead
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💛💝💛💝
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That is an eye-catching green door. Certainly stands out. This was such a creative poem, presenting different ways a poem can speak to us and what it can offer. Love how you started off describing the poem as a door, inviting us in, and ending with the imagery of a passageway, sort of like a poem can help us through the moments we experience. Wonderful work.
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Great to hear from you Mabel. Thank you for your thoughtful reflection back on this poem. It’s interesting to hear how it speaks to you. Wishing you all good things.
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You are welcome, Ali. I always look forward to each of your thoughtful poems. Wishing you all good things too 💕
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Oh, for a seat on a soft metaphor! Beautifully phrased, Ali 🙂
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Thank you, Ingrid. Make it a great day
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a poem is a door
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Everyone can find a door in a poem. Thank you dear friend.
Have a marvelous day.
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Love the contrasts between the cushion of a metaphor and the scaffolding for fear… a poem has so much to offer.
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Thank you for taking the time to reflect those parts back to me. I always appreciate hearing that.
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Absolutely! Yours certainly do.
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Wonderful witness of poetry’s blessings! The reader/listener as significant as the composing poet – both facets of Spirit-in-motion.
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Jazz,
Great to hear from you. Poetry has opened doors for so many in the writing circles. I am witness to it again and again. Thank you for being one of them.
Whether you are home or traveling, I hope love is landing on you.
Ali
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you for sharing my words.
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Beautiful ❤
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Ananda,
Thank you for reflecting back the beauty you found in my words. May you find peace in your day.
Ali
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Nice use of personification.
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I appreciate your feedback, Bartholomew.
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Love this.Thanks.
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Thank you kindly. Have a marvelous day.
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Thought provoking piece. An enjoyable read.
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Thank you for your positive response. Much appreciated.
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