Written for Sadje’s “What Do You See” #322.
Here’s where the two photo prompts took me.
We stand in the doorways of life,
one hand still holding yesterday,
one foot already gone.
The places we leave grow quiet, smaller,
softer in our minds.
But the shore keeps going.
Each wave washes the sand clean.
Every tide brings something new.
When we finally let the door close,
the whole world opens up.
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#WDYS
This is “Everybody’s Changing” by Keane
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The Elephant's Trunk 
Each wave washes the sand clean, every tide brings something new – ain’t that true! Delightful, Nancy.
Keane is our our local band! Their hit Soveriegn Light Cafe was based on the coffee shack of the same name on the seafront at the end of my road!
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This video was made along the walk I take most days, welcome to my little town!
https://youtu.be/bH13eUiDhmo?si=gwtYWFaATCZ7DUNq
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That was wonderful and I kept an eye out for you, dear Keith! Thanks for sharing this wonderful video; I love where you live!
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No kidding! I had no idea; I just went with a video I liked. Small world!
Thanks, my friend.
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Great verse Nancy and I love the song choice ❤️
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That’s a very cool song, Ange. I’m glad you like it and the story as well.
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Very lovely sis! I particularly love “The places we leave grow quiet, smaller,
softer in our minds.”
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I’m so glad you liked that line, D. I edited that one several times before I was satisfied. Thanks so much.
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I knew from the one word title I was going to love this- and it did not disappoint. Awesome writing Nancy!
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Thanks so much, Jodi. I’m glad you saw Verse 2; I was concerned about placing it after the second photo.
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To be standing on the threshold, …described beautifully Nancy, …two journeys, both poetic descriptions are so apt, … warm wishes to you, from a (brrrr) cold day, …💙🤗
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Thank you, my dear Penn. Sending you warm hugs and good wishes. ❤️
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✨💙🤗✨
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Wonderful 👌
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Much appreciated, Lesley. Thanks so much.
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I do like the way your thought path took you with these images.
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Thanks so much, Sue. I was worried the second verse. I have gone unnoticed. I’m very pleased to know it wasn’t.
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Oh, I see doorways,
stairways,
and causeways
These days
I’m living in a hazy daze
or am I wandering in a maze
of poetic cliches
and unfinished essays …
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Very nice cover of the famous Dion song. Thanks, dear Ivor. 🥰 🎶
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My musical pleasure, Nancy 🎶💕
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Very inspiring take Nancy. Loved how you ended this poem. A very positive and insightful piece.
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Thank you, dear Sadje. I was a little concerned about my photo placement, that my readers would not readily see the second verse. I’m glad to know you did. Thank you for the inspiration.
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You’re most welcome my friend. It was perfect 👍🏼
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☺️
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😍
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