an open doorway
eyes open as you step up
your heart unguarded
an all or nothing wager
endless possibilities
I was inspired by two challenges today.
Reena’s xploration challenge invited us to explore the space of Passages, Doorways, Thresholds, and/or Transitions, which dovetailed beautifully with dVerse Poets Banned Book challenge. As an avid ally for the trans/non-binary community, I was drawn to the following quote from Susan Kuklin’s book Beyond Magenta.
… my subjects’ willingness to brave bullying and condemnation in order to reveal their individual selves makes it impossible to be nothing less than awestruck.”
Check out both sites for more information on the challenges and for some great writing.
Tina Stewart Brakebill 
We need to check which way the doors are opening – inside or outside. Though opportunities can exist on both sides.
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I enjoyed your haiku/tanka!
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thank you!
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Tina, beautiful write. I can’t help but think of a person on the threshold of transitioning ❤ Thank you for choosing this quote to write to.
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Thanks so much. ❤
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You’re most welcome.
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A lovely poem. I like the bolts on the inside of my doors.
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Thank you ☺️
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Beautifully openhearted, Tina — “eyes open as you step up” really shines. 💫
~David
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Thanks for the kind words David. ☺️
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Barbie and Ken imitating society’s love rituals! Love it! 🙂
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💚🤓💚
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