I.
It may not be right
to live life
with one foot out
of the door,
but at least we are not
entirely missing out.
II.
it still takes courage
to leave
through open doors,
because the things
that actually
hold us back
are more abstract
than that.
III.
she told me that
it was alright
to ignore every single
knock on the door
as long as you are sure
that there is not
a single door
you would want to
knock on one day!
©Aaysid
“You don’t pass or fail at being a person, dear.”
Neil Gaiman, The Ocean at the End of the Lane
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Wonderful pieces, Aaysid. Loved them all.💕
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Thank you, Grace. So glad you liked them.❤😊
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I sure did. My pleasure.💕
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nice 👍👍
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Thank you.😊
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💙💙💙 wonderful as always.
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Thank you so much, Michael.😊
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I guess reciprocation matters…
You always get the mind thinking, Aaysid. 🙂
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It sure does. Thank you so much, Terveen.😊
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Wonderful to read you, Aaysid. Best to you! 🌞
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Thank you so much, Michele. Have a wonderful day!😊💕
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These are the best Aaysid.
One foot in and one foot out .. that sounds like my cats always bugging me.. lol 💖💖😂
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Haha, your cats seem lovely!😄💕 Thank you so much.😊
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😂 2 of them white and black and they so are.. xo
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❤💕
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Wonderfully wise, Aaysid! It’s so true. There is no one way to be a human being. I think giving our best and being kind to ourselves and other people is what matters most.
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I agree. Thank you so much, Jeff.😊
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You’re most welcome, Aaysid. Always. ☺️
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Thanks for sharing this .Anita
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Thank you.😊
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Brilliant, xxoo, C
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Thank you so much.❤😊
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How lovely these poignant words are! I love the reinforcement of the quote.
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Thank you so much.😊
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Doorways are so symbolic in both liberating and terrifying ways. You’ve captured some vital truths here, especially in the first one with the “one foot out the door” imagery. Many of us are afraid to take the risk of leaving a place or a situation completely and we feel stuck in the doorway between what’s familiar yet painful and what’s unknown but could set us free. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been afraid to cross over that threshold into the light because I was too wary of change. Your poetry is always meaningful and such a delight to experience. 🙂
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I feel the same about doorways. To someone who is used to the sight of closed doors, the idea of opened ones can be riveting and scary at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom, Mike.😊
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