Jun 28
Threshold of Silence
the doorway lies before us
we wait at the threshold of silence
between past and future
to dwell in this threshold
holding silence close and dear
neither here nor there
wait as the seconds become minutes
moving on to months and years
silence surrounds silence
take it in and wait
until the time comes
then– just breathe and take a step
Pamela Olson
This poem kicks off the new
prompt “doorway” at
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Pamela, thanks for the prompt “Doorway.” Mine will be up late today or tomorrow! The idea of taking that step through the doorway is such a positive and brave thought!
Absolutely wonderful Pam. Your words are so powerful and evocative and the photo is perfect too. Bravo!
I think this stanza: “to dwell in this threshold/holding silence close and dear/neither here nor there” renders perfectly the experience of being in a portal or doorway. Thanks for this wonderful contribution to OSI, Pam.
to dwell in this threshold_silence surrounds silence-(a beautiful picture} and words that want u to pause and think..Thanks..
What this says to me is that every choice has consequence, and between them is a portal, until we breathe and take a step. I love this!
Such a lovely poem – beautiful words with truth interwoven – a pure delight!
Sometimes it takes reflection to make the big steps in life.
Thank For such a great prompt and a fine poem.
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What a great metaphor!