Monday, November 29, 2010

Two Doors



the peace, the contentment we seemingly seek
is not usually the contentment that we desire
two doors stand, left and right spaced one from other
locked - separate keys chained together

a shaded window weeps
when opened to the world, and the river
flows uncontrolled searching for rest, a solace
between mind and heart,
soul and self,  lasting a time
or the now, in the center
of two doors...locked - and blame
is placed at the window

bkmackenzie
copyrighted 2010

Posted for The Poetry Pantry, Poets United, Potluck Monday...
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 29, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    That was awesome, gorgeous!

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  2. The Reason You ComeNovember 30, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    I agree, this is an awesome poem! Your choice of words is amazing and lends both mystery and melancholy to the overall tone of the piece.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 30, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    yes, very melancholic, but very enjoyable to read and think about!

    http://jessicasjapes.wordpress.com/2010/11/28/sister/

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  4. Brian MillerNovember 30, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    nice...i think you should reference teh windows in the title as well...as it becomes a central player...

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  5. RiikaInfinityyNovember 30, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    absolutely amazing =) middle person is always in the most difficult position

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  6. AnonymousNovember 30, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    Lovely. Enjoyed muchly, bkm... the image f the keys chained together is evocative

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  7. JingleNovember 30, 2010 at 6:04 AM

    wise words.
    your image is valid and powerful,
    thanks for sharing this brilliant piece with potluck.

    Happy Tuesday!

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  8. AnonymousNovember 30, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    great thoughts bkm!

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  9. AnonymousNovember 30, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    WOW! SPLENDID, REALLY REALLY SPLENDID!
    http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/2010/11/30/happy-14-15-misery/

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  10. dsNovember 30, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    So much said in so few lines. Doors, window, chains, river (reflection of?): mind/heart, soul/self. Yes, this is one to chew over slowly, again and again. Thank you.

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  11. signed...bkmNovember 30, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Wow, thank you everyone...I was feeling a little this way after the holiday, happy everyone was leaving after this weekend, but sad for it..the quiet is wonderful, until...it to lacks for something more...bkm

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  12. Shashidhar SharmaNovember 30, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Dear BKM
    Very powerful thoughts.. I enjoyed evry word of it...
    Specially these...
    'a shaded window weeps
    when opened to the world, and the river
    flows uncontrolled searching for rest, a solace'

    thanks for sharing..

    ॐ नमः शिवाय
    Om Namah Shivaya
    Twitter: @VerseEveryDay
    Blog: http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com

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  13. BubbaNovember 30, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    I'll take Door #2 Monty!

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  14. JennyNovember 30, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    This made me shiver. Wow.

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  15. June_ButterflyDecember 1, 2010 at 3:51 AM

    Know the feeling!Feels like being pulled by two forces,always.Being at war with myself!

    Your words hit straight home.Awesome poetry here.

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  16. SheilaDecember 2, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    this made me feel connected spiritually...I recognize these words but their meaning is deeper than what my intellect can comprehend. My soul understood, I know, but my mind cannot seem to grasp it. In other words, this poem moved me... thanks, bkm.

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  17. Maxwell Mead Williams Robinson BarryDecember 3, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Potluck week 12 awards/treats, Enjoy

    Thank you a ton for the lovely contribution!
    Happy Friday!
    See you next time!

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