Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Doors - A to Z Challenge


door - a swinging sliding or swiveling barrier that
closes the entrance to a room or building 

doorway - the entrance (the space in a wall)
through which you arrive (or leave)

but what is it then, if I cannot find
a way to enter or exit, 

and it won't lead anyone anywhere
any more

is it still a door?

Photo copyright L Vooght 2012. Taken at 30th Street Station, Philadelphia
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14 comments:

  1. I love this poem. Especially the rhetorical question as an ending. Great job.

    Here's my 'D' post
    http://jackedwardspoetry.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/d-decastich-into-wind.html

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  2. Bruce Bruce Bruce and Bruce are thinking they should now enter the name Vooght to the Philosophers Song. ;)

    Fun free form poem, Li.

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  3. Enjoyed this. Reminded me of a scene from Midnight in Paris. I talk about elevator doors in my E post.

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  4. Doors is an intriguing piece, thought provoking. And I really appreciate your short fiction response on yesterdays post. Seafaring adventures are my favorite, and you have done a fantastic job with it. Your research skills are impeccable.

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  5. Doors, this word always reminds me of the musical group of Jim Morrison.

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  6. Lovely, Lisa--indeed, if there's no entry or exit, if it doesn't lead anywhere (anymore--love *that*), is it still a door? What once was definable and easily identified has now become a contradiction. Great stuff!

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  7. Love the poem! I think that the entry/exit question is related to whether it's still a door if no one uses it.

    Erin

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  8. Great poem and a really great question. Boy-- I'll have to ponder that one for a few minutes :) LOL.

    Cheers, Jenn
    http://www.wine-n-chat.com

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  9. just another barrier impeding your progress....smiles...good to see you...been a while

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  10. Thanks again for all of the comments! during the A to Z, I'm visiting your blogs and not replying individually (saves time). Hope no feathers are ruffled! Yes Brian, it has been a while. The past few weeks have been really hectic, and I didn't have much time to either write or comment :-) Good to see you my friend.

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  11. Lovely poem. Makes you think. Scratch that--it makes you WANT to think. Some poems are too pretentious when they try to be thought-provoking. This one is simple, imaginative. It sits with you. I love it.

    ~Lynn

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  12. Very pretty poem. Thanks for posting.

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  13. Is it still a door? Yes, if you think it is. Some deep philosophy here..

    Look forward to your E, Li. You will have inspired mine--I'm writing a story set in an elevator, based on your prompt.


    --Damyanti, Co-host A to Z Challenge April 2012

    Twitter: @AprilA2Z
    #atozchallenge

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