Published in Radiance (Word Press, 2005). Of rope and the net of stars, suspended, tangled up Sometimes we lie in the hammock, caught between the mesh Us on faster, faster, but sometimes we take off our watches, Time is always ahead of us, running down the beach, urging Twine, and the big black dog pushes his great head between Mixing with the yeasty smell of baking bread. Each day, we must learnĪgain how to love, between morning's quick coffeeĪnd evening's slow return. Green summer, the next, and the leaves have already fallen,Īnd a grey sky lowers the horizon. That’s the joy of going to a high school reunion: it’s seeing the people who you were close to all those years ago, and re-exploring the relationships of the past. The mantle clock that was my grandfather's There would always be that moment in your childhood that defines who you soon become. Of a life that's as complicated as everyone else's, When the world was filled with treasures, Poem Reflecting On Life's Fleeting Moments With the limited time that is given to you. So think carefully, think wisely about what you will do The warmth of the sun bows down to the cold, You try and regain it, but there's always a cost. Time reminds you of all that you've lost, People enter your life, only to leave you and go. The long hot days yield to the winter chill,Ī new life begins, while another stops still.Ī warm spring shower turns to freezing snow, You miss when it was easy now life is too tough. Time can pass quickly, there's never enough. With the setting sun and each dawn of a day.Īnother life taken their family grieves. You long for the future, then yearn for the past. Through the mill's enduring presence, the poem reminds us of the unchanging beauty of the world, the cycle of generations, and the eternal embrace of love and faith. Eastwood captures the essence of a century-long journey through the life of a mill, using poignant imagery and repetition to convey the constancy of nature's rhythms amidst the passage of time. The repetition of the open door motif emphasizes the recurring opportunities in life, urging readers not to miss their chance for personal growth and fulfillment The real moment has disappeared, but you will always have the memories to remind you. The best thing about memories is making them. The poem uses vivid imagery to convey the allure of the Door of Dreams and the significance of encountering someone who inspires them to take action. It takes one thought, one second, one moment, or positive memory to act as a catalyst for the light to gradually seep in again. This encounter signifies a turning point where the narrator decides to take a chance and step through the door. However, on one fateful day, the narrator discovers that the door is open, and this time, they encounter someone, "You," standing there. The open door symbolizes opportunities and aspirations that the narrator has previously overlooked. The narrator reflects on their past hesitations and missed chances to explore the possibilities presented by the Door of Dreams. The poem "The Door of Dreams" by Jessie Belle Rittenhouse explores the theme of missed opportunities and the transformative power of seizing the right moment.
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