The Door

Author: Sarah Moore
Word Count: 171
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Imagine if you will, a door
There is nothing special about this door
Its white, with a handle at its centre
Just like any other door

Imagine now that the door swings open
Revealing a field of flowers
Spread as far as the eye can see

Imagine then that there is a path
Which winds its way through the field
Meandering here and there
With no real purpose

And on the path is a gorgeous little boy
His golden hair is mussed in the wind
And his laughter rings out to you across the field

You start to call out to him
To call him back
But he is on a journey
To places where you can’t follow

Your heart breaks realising you must let him go
That he is strong and brave
Embarking on a never-ending adventure

Gently you close the door
Knowing that you can open it at any time
To watch him, to remember
With tears streaming down your face
You whisper “Be safe little one”

The Door

Written for Axel…

Image by Kellie Cranmer

The Door belongs to the following groups:

Compassion, Courage & Friendship, Former DPF Members and Melbourne & Victoria

Darren Sharp, 4 months ago

Very touching Sarah!!
Maximus, 4 months ago

Oh you poor thing. hug, hug, hug, hug… :)
Glenna Walker, 4 months ago

This makes me think of my own two sons…they are 20 and 23…I wish them to be safe every day…oh how I wish I could be with them throughout their journey…this is beautiful!
Will Barton, 4 months ago

Beautiful touching work Sarah.
kcranmer, 4 months ago

Oh Sarah this is SO touching…and so very beautifully written…I believe every word of it!! hugs
Jeff Burns, 4 months ago

OMG Sarah this is so touching and so beautifully written.
This is absolutely Beautiful!!
randi1972, 4 months ago

You are a beautiful writer
Daniel Rayfield, 4 months ago

Gorgeous work Sarah, Love it!!!!
Samantha Van S..., 4 months ago

a lovely peace of writing
satsumagirl, 4 months ago

Very visual, got me a little choked up!
Sarah Moore in reply to satsumagirl’s comment, 4 months ago

I couldn’t see at the end either while writing it as I really did have tears streaming down my face.
SharonD, 4 months ago

Simply beautiful Sarah.
Rosalie Dale IPA, 4 months ago

There are various types of letting go and this is the most difficult. Expressed from the heart Sarah – stunning and so true. xxx
Mark Snelson, 4 months ago

Beautifully written and an incredibly moving piece.
Jboo09, 4 months ago

Really well done, breathtaking visuals :)
byebye, 4 months ago

It was wonderful! you have a great talent.
Nicole Ryan, 4 months ago

just beautiful xx
PhotogeniquE IPA, 4 months ago

tears in my eyes as I read
{{{{HUGS}}}}
Kathleen Hill, 4 months ago

A very moving tribute Sarah
ladyb, 4 months ago

How beautiful…
Colin & Cathie..., 4 months ago

Sarah this is beautiful, I have tears in my eys again. Fits so beautifully with the Kellie’s image. Thank you for sharing this. Cathie :-)
Laurie Lou McKern, 3 months ago

I just read your poem about Axel- it is so incredibly moving, beautiful. I am speachless (hardly ever happens). Laurie Lou
Sarah Moore in reply to Laurie Lou McKern’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Laurie-Lou – straight from the heart!
Rebs O, 3 months ago

what a beautiful writing, brought tears to my eyes
Sarah Moore in reply to Rebs O’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Rebs – I struggle every time I read it too!
Estelle O'Brien, 2 months ago

Brought tears to my eyes too. The image is so gorgeous with it…your beautiful writing and courageous spirit are an inspiration to us all.
Sarah Moore in reply to Estelle O'Brien’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Estelle – could do with some courage about now!
Geoff Coleman, 2 months ago

When I read your description of yourself as a mother of four I was so moved Sarah – I hadn’t thought about it before but of course you don’t stop being a parent and then to so beautifully evoke this new way of relating to Axel and to share it with us has been, for me, a very precious experience.
Sarah Moore in reply to Geoff Coleman’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Geoff – it’s hard to explain to people who don’t know our family that I have 4 children because then the questions start – where’s the 4th?! I usually say that I have 4 children, 3 here with me and 1 on an eternal motorbike riding adventure!
GailD, 2 months ago

This touches the heart Sare. We’re all on a daily journey. Each in different places.
Rosalie Dale IPA, 2 months ago

Worth reading again as Mothers Day approaches – thanks Sare.
KazM, 2 months ago

Lucky I am only typing this as the lump in my throat is so big I doubt my ability to speak or find the right words… Strength to you
Dee Boylan, 2 months ago

I’ve been avoiding commenting about Axel…....because to be honest i find your loss so confronting when I think of my own girls….I can’t even comprehend what you must be feeling and since i’m pretty lousy with the written word thought I’d just make it worse if I even tried to convey my thoughts….but now I feel myself compelled to say that i think you are just oh so brave and the deep love you have for Axel shines thru and thru with every word you write…...and every photo you take…..thinking of you guys….xxxx…Dee
Sarah Moore in reply to KazM’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Kaz we think and speak about him every day so he always close to us and we can open that door to our memories at any time. xoxo
Sarah Moore in reply to Dee Boylan’s comment, 2 months ago

Hey Dee, I know how you feel we feel any loss on the news that other families have to face so much more strongly now. Thank you so much for your encouragment and love it means a lot.

xoxo
LindseyBug, 6 days ago

Once more tearing up. I couldn’t possibly imaging the pain of losing someone so close and so meaningfull in my life. you are a strong person. such a wonderful writing.