the stone wall is high
there’s a forest beyond
and there’s a doorway
almost always closed
but this time it is open
shall we go in… yes?
we must be careful
is there anyone around?
but no, there’s no-one
the double-doors clang
we’re trapped…
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Image credit: Ani Adigyozalyan
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a stone doorway in a wall. Through this doorway, we can see trees of a forest.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #267 photo prompt.
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Ooh! Intriguing beginning to a story Chris. Love it my friend. Thanks for joining in.
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Thanks, Sadje – now I’m just trying to get up and over that tall wall… 😂
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It’s quite high. Be careful my friend !!!
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An evocative blend of poetry and picture, Chris!
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Thanks very much, Dave!
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take it back
all we lack
is the space
and to save face
a secret garden too!
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Oh yes, wouldn’t it be lovely to have a real secret garden – ahh!
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springsteen s song and that old english book by frances who?
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Got that one… Ms Hodgson Burnett!
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nice answer. an eerie story and the brother too.
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Like the start of a mysterious adventure. Well done.
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Now you got me thinking…
thanks Mason!
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You’re welcome.
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Brave! We must always dare to go through because our greatest enemy is fear! But don’t say the next door is locked! 😜😂
Intriguing vision!🤙💖👏
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Thanks, Aladin! ☺️
Just thinking there must be another way out… don’t you think?🤔😂
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definitely!😉😅🤙
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Oh, no! I wanted those double-doors to stay open!!
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I really wish that the double-doors will open again… and very soon!
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You have the power to make that happen! (I think . . . )
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And yet forward is the only way to go. To take that first step is vital – and if the doors close it doesn’t matter, one can’t change the past.
Excellent, Chris.
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Good point, Chris! The future will be fine, especially since there must be another door somewhere…
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There’s always another door!
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A gorgeous photo that turned into a poem full of mystery, Chris. But who knows what’s on the other side? Thanks for the fun.
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Glad that you liked that, Diana!
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Well they must be young people. An old coot like me would have seen that coming!
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Ha ha, me too. Also like me, I would never be able to get up that great, tall wall!!
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Fascinating start, but yes, even such a lovely place could be dangerous…
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Absolutely! You know, one of the first things I thought about was the high old stone wall in your books – very dangerous…
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Oooooooooooooh yes. Especially when there is a door that looks so very inviting! xxxxxx
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Curiosity should be used with caution!
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Absolutely!!
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But who could resist going through a doorway like that?!
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Well, exactly! I’m almost thinking that I should write a bit more about this one… 🤔
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Ah… someone was watching! Yes you can write more on this one 🙂
See where the next prompt takes you 🙂
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Okey-dokey, I can try… 😉
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Maybe you can start a ‘pages’ for your stories. Or once completed turn them into books? I think I missed a bunch of Camel stories and maybe a couple with the Red Haired Gal too. They are fun to read. I’ve stalled on a bunch of my continuing stories. Maybe I should just ‘privately’ finish them off and then published them somehow. I’m not sure how muh room a regular post will hold.
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Lots of thoughts. I used to put pages on my WP, but I haven’t done it for ages, so I must go back again and do it properly. But you, Jules, you should do a book with your stories – why not?
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I read somewhere that to be your own publisher (publilshing house) you need about 1,000. But that was over ten maybe twenty years ago. I’m warry of any who tell me I need to spend thousands on various editors before I even supmit my work to a publisher. I need a secratary to to the leg work for how to publish myself. I’ve put some of my collections together in ‘binders’ and gifted them away. I just need to feel I’m not being taken advantage of…
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Ah, I see what you’re saying. I think that now everything needs to be on a computer / laptop and then put it in email for someone – maybe a grad person? Then after that there is the editing and the publishing etc. I don’t know how much she charges but maybe Colleen and her Unicorn Cats would be okay? https://colleenchesebro.org/my-services-unicorn-cats-publishing-services/
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I sent you an email about publishing. 🙂
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This made me think of the Green Rabbit! You could find yourself in another century if you’re not careful! 🤔
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Oooh…😯 Mmm, I’m wondering where Mr Eyre is at the moment🤔
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oh NOOOOO 🥹
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Nah, it’ll be fine! 😉
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[…] Chris; But it’s open […]
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I love surprises!
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Excellent!!
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awesome Chris! Wonder what is in the forest, beyond that door!
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Tee-hee, I might just go back there some time. Thanks, CA.
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