
The door that locked me in
The door that became my canvas
Ignited my creativity,
Stirred my numb mind
I am glad I didn’t unlock it!
The door that barred my way
The door that masked my mirages
Peeping outside was a sin
It taught me to look within
I am glad I learnt to introspect.
The door that sparked curiosity
The door that revealed the world
Delusions died with the door
Realism was stark and stormy
I am glad I could see!
The door that I shunned willingly
The door that I churlishly closed
To emerge saner, subtle minded
Positive vibes kept me snug
I am glad it nurtured me!
Till the walls weakened
Inspiring me to look beyond
All fears embedded in that door
I move into the realms of my choice
Into the world of love and peace.
© Balroop Singh
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“It taught me to look within” – and what a beautiful canvas you created.
Thanks pranab.
Doors open and close. When one closes, another opens. Such is life. Love the poem.
Thank you Mary Ann. Nice to see you. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. 🙂
Same to you, dear lady.
Lovely thoughts!
Thank you Nathan.
Another wise and wonderful poem, dear Balroop… ❤
Thanks Bette 🤗
Gorgeous and hopeful 🙂
Thanks Deb 🤗
A beautiful and encouraging poem, my friend! I love it! ❤ xo
Thank you Vashti ♥️🤗
You’re welcome. 🙂 ❤
Balroop, you have created a fascinating poem by using this door as a metaphor of all we
hide, close in and hide from.
But you break free and I love the last stanza:
Till the walls weakened
Inspiring me to look beyond
All fears embedded in that door
I move into the realms of my choice
Into the world of love and peace.”
miriam
Thanks for understanding the deeper message Miriam, much appreciated.
I guess a door can mean differently to different people. For some, it opens opportunity. For others, it might be an impediment or a blockage! I don’t imply a positive or negative outlook rather it is about the experience we have had! Beautifully penned!
Even if the door remains closed, even if people keep you away from catching the opportunities…they turn into learning experiences arv. Who can understand it better than you who must have seen many such persons yearning for freedom.
Thanks for standing by, much appreciated.
Absolutely. The entire life itself is a big learning experience! 🙂
Good one, Balroop. 🙂
Thanks dear friend.
I love beautiful door pictures. This is one and your poem is perfect.
Thanks Jacqui 🙂
Great interpretation of the image, Balroop. So much creativity to describe something we pass through multiple times everyday.
Thank you Lisa, I am delighted to hear that. Doors of life offer awesome opportunities to explore and learn. 🙂 Choice is ours.
Beautiful poetic works Balroop!
Thanks for standing by to share your thoughts 😊
I love the insight of a closed door and growth!
Thanks Denise ♥️
A door is always an opportunity to grow. You penned it so well Balroop as always. Love your insights and wisdom.
Thank you Marie ♥️
Fabulous, Balroop. All barriers teach us…about them or about ourselves.
How TRUE! 🙂
Nicely done! 😘
Thanks Bela ♥️
Beautifully written!
Thank you Rob, for standing by to share your thought, much appreciated.