The Old Door Poem by Linda Winchell
The Old Door
There's an old door in my garden,
Was put there long ago.
Rather then leave it for the trash,
I planted it so it might grow.
Dug deep I did that it might root,
And one morning I might see.
The hand of the Lord at work,
Of an old door birthed from a tree.
' Knock and it shall be open',
These words written so long ago.
So much lay beyond for you and me,
More then you'll ever know.
This door once hung on someones house,
Held by hinges made of brass.
Painted white, chipped and faded now,
With panes crystal clear, now just broken glass.
How many times did one knock,
Yet never enter in?
Held to all their selfish needs and pride,
And not forgiven of their sins.
Every year I will replant,
With hopes that with sun and rain.
It will bring forth little seedlings,
From the wood, the brass, the panes.
Then I shall place God's harvest,
Along the roadside, for you to take on your way home.
Then maybe you'll plant one of your own,
From the old door God had grown.
Hi Linda. If we were able to grow doors for everyone to open. would they all be the same? , and if we grew enough tiny seedlings I think before long you would need many fields and many coats of paint to supply those who need a door to be opened for themselves. well done. Regards Dave T. a **10** from me.
Splendid poem Lijnda! Enjoyed very much, lovely message. Regards, Leria
A lot of deep thought went into this poem. It was written very well. Keep writing and sharing with us! Warm Wishes, Marilyn
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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oh...this poem was really a good one! ...a very deep meaning hidden beneath your old door...heh....even after reading this poem in my inbox i still came to this page because i would have felt ashamed of myself being a poet and not written a comment below this poem and rated it.... plz tell everyone to come 2 this page and rate this piece...because then i am sure this will be noticed and will reach the top 500 poems!