You may have felt life circumstances leading you in alternative directions to what you expect. These situations may seem like rejections in some ways, but are actually opportunities in another.
In other words, we should look at closed doors as a chance to open new windows. They may not always be open for you; when that happens, you do so yourself.
And it's time for me to open mine. Enjoy these tankas.
Solid iron door
Nailed tight, refuses to budge
No way outside it
Resounding bangs go unheard
Door refuses to open
Window at the side
Open just a tiny crack
But can open wide
By the strength of our own hands
And the will of fired hearts
Ready to step in.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (3)
An amazing mix of hope, determination and perspective. Wow!
If there is a will, there is a way - said differently in this lovely poem!!
What an optimistic outlook on life an opportunity! Love the positivity.