Value

by Tess on November 6, 2007 · 4 comments

in Creativity, Poetry

My response to Christine’s latest Invitation to Poetry:

Doorway

Is the hidden
more valuable
than what is left
in plain sight?

Is what lies past
the locked door
more precious
than the door?

Sometimes.

 

Photograph by permission Christine Valters Paintner

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lucy 11.06.07 at 5:37 pm

lovely.

Abbey of the Arts 11.06.07 at 6:17 pm

I love a poem made up of questions and you say so much in a small space. Even the last word is very evocative.

Elaine 11.06.07 at 6:52 pm

Yes, a very thoughtful poem. “Sometimes” is the perfect word to end it with. I’m really not sure what time descriptor I would respond with. Not “never”, maybe “rarely”, certainly not “always”.

Thanks, Tess.

I think often we just want to get through the door to see what’s on the other side and then right away we’re bored and looking for new doors.

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