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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I love this poem. Especially the rhetorical question as an ending. Great job.
ReplyDeleteHere's my 'D' post
http://jackedwardspoetry.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/d-decastich-into-wind.html
Bruce Bruce Bruce and Bruce are thinking they should now enter the name Vooght to the Philosophers Song. ;)
ReplyDeleteFun free form poem, Li.
Enjoyed this. Reminded me of a scene from Midnight in Paris. I talk about elevator doors in my E post.
ReplyDeleteDoors 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.
ReplyDeleteDoors, this word always reminds me of the musical group of Jim Morrison.
ReplyDeleteLovely, 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!
ReplyDeleteLove the poem! I think that the entry/exit question is related to whether it's still a door if no one uses it.
ReplyDeleteErin
Great poem and a really great question. Boy-- I'll have to ponder that one for a few minutes :) LOL.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Jenn
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Now that is a deep question!
ReplyDeletejust another barrier impeding your progress....smiles...good to see you...been a while
ReplyDeleteThanks 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.
ReplyDeleteLovely 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.
ReplyDelete~Lynn
Very pretty poem. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteIs it still a door? Yes, if you think it is. Some deep philosophy here..
ReplyDeleteLook forward to your E, Li. You will have inspired mine--I'm writing a story set in an elevator, based on your prompt.
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