Love is a closed door
to be pushed open
if you dare.
Mired in confusion –
suspended in air.
Free falling and blind,
you give your heart away.
Take it, but please be kind.
Promises to be true
in a world that is often
spiteful and cruel.
Is it wise to fully commit –
to take a plunge
into that bottomless pit?
Or stay safe and composed –
forever alone
by keeping that door closed?
The photograph above is by Derrick J. Knight (Click here to visit and follow his blog). ❤
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That is beautiful, Rose. I am honoured
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It’s such a great photograph and subject! I ought to be thanking you, Derrick. My pleasure. 🙂
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Love is the ultimate door to happiness given that you enter the correct one. 😉
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Will it be door #1 or door #3? 😉 Unfortunately, one never knows what’s truly behind the door until it’s opened and explored. I agree with you, Sakshi, however, the door to happiness has much to do with our frame of mind, as well and how much or how little we’re bringing into the relationship. Thanks for visiting! 😘🔑🚪
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You are amazing, Rose. :*
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Takes one to know one 🙂
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Definitely.
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Yea, what is the answer to your question…what is the best way forward…Wish I knew!! Beautifully written poem, I love it.
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The ultimate element of surprise! Could be lovely or heart wrenching… Never know until you try it. Thank you for knocking!🚪🌷❤️
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It’s a question of balance
You want to know before
Yet it doesn’t work that way
Great piece Rose
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Exactly, Sheldon! Well stated. 🔑🚪💝 Thank you.
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I love this Rose.
Such wonderful insight.
Bravo. 🚪🚪
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Two doors to choose from? How exciting! Thanks dear Alan. Your insights are inspirational to me. 🔑🚪💐
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Beautiful poem and photo. This is why I prefer doors with windows. That way I can see what’s inside before I enter. Very nicely done.
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Haha! Thank you!! Sorry, darling, these doors don’t come with windows😏 Nice try, though! 🚪🚪🚪 Hey, one of these doors, though, has a new car. Which door will you pick?? 😜
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Lady or the tiger, eh? Think I’ll just climb out the window and make a run for it. Always worked before. 🙂
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Oh, no fun! 🐓 😊 You could’ve won a brand new 🚘, Oggy!
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Thoughtful expression! Peepholes are useful for situations like this — that way you can see who’s trying to open the door to your heart, especially if they don’t knock first!
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FlyTrapMan,
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Hello?…who’s there? I hope it’s not another solicitor!
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It’s
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Haha — I’m never going to open my door again! Never!
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Uh oh!
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Thank you!! 😃 Yeah, no windows or peepholes, either! It’s all about blind trust when it comes to the matters of the heart. Hey, 🚪 #1, 🚪 #2 or what’s inside the 🎁 ??
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Doors and I don’t get along — what’s inside the box?
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You’ve won — dancing penguins please 🐧🐧🐧 — Is it a 🔭….. or a pair of ⚔ ……… or a 📸 ?? Nope, it’s even better than ANY of those! It’s a mistake zapper ray gun: 🔫 !!! YAY! 👊🏿🌟 💫 ✨🌌 🌠 🎇 💋
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Yesssss! Do you have any idea how long I been wanting one of those? Mistake zapper ray guns cost way too much money on the black market and it’s very risky trying to purchase one…because…ummm…you tend to get zapped…by something that’s not a mistake zapper ray gun.
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Haha!! Oh, a happy contestant! My day is complete 🙂 …. and tonight, Blood Tea will be as well!! Win win. Lol.
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Nice! Don’t overheat your tea \”/
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Damn. It was a ray gun emoji, but it morphed into a cowboy gun — I know what happened — You’re still thinking of Bone Tomahawk! Ugh, sorry 😦
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I see the ray gun! Haha
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Really?! Cool!! It must just be my imagination. Enjoy — it did cost an arm and a leg, but luckily, they weren’t from me. They were Marvin’s limbs 😀
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Hey, no windows allowed! Lol. Nice door, but it’s kinda being pushy! 😜 Thanks for the gif, T 💋 🌷❤️ Which will you pick?? 🚪#1 or what’s in the 📦 ?
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I’m pushy! I pick 📦!
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You won…….. 🌌 🌠 🎇 🎆 a Rolex ⌚! 🎊 🎉🎊 🎉 YIPPEEEE!! Congratulations!!!
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Haha! It’s strawberry jello. Cool 🙂
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Yes, very happy with the prize!
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It’s a Rolodex emoji watch! So, enjoy 🙂 xo
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YUP! Hence the happy jello!
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Filled with so emotion ❤️
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I’m glad you thought so, darling! 💋❤️ Thank you for bringing your sunshine to my blog. 😊☀️
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Anytime, beautiful! ❤️😘😉
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Thanks Gorgeous! 💋💝
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The eternal mystery of what lies behind the door, and whether you’re brave enough (or foolish enough) to open it.
Beautiful, eloquent piece Rose x
Love it ❤
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Ooh, I love mysteries! 🔎❤️🔍 Thanks so much, Joshua 😊💐
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As do I 😁 Always welcome Rose 🌹
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Just open the door. Nice poem, Rose. ^_^
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You’re so brave! Hope your door leads to happiness, Francis! Thank you!! 💐🌸🌷
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Thank you! :3
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Beautiful poem, big question.
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Thank you Inese! Yes, a very big one, and the answer is different for everyone. 💋
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That is very true.
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I am nearly always of the mind to “take the plunge.” Awesome words, my friend.
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Take it with a happy heart! Thank you 😃
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no pain, no gain 🙂
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So true. 🙂
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