Door, an acrylic painting by betsisanders

Title:  Door

Size:  5 x 7 inches

Medium:  Acrylic

Artists:  betsisanders 2015

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It's almost the end of the year and before I start

posting photos of Christmas trees,

let me share with you this painting of a door.

I love painting doors, closed doors.

My favorite author wrote:

"Close some doors

Not because of pride, incapacity

or arrogance, 

but simply because 

they no longer lead somewhere."

I've been hurt many times.

Cut the cords.

I turned my back, walked away,

closed doors, bolted them and 

kept them shut.

I've mellowed down.

Not feisty nor fierce anymore.

That's what I tell friends, those

ones I have chosen to stay around.

I value my peace of mind.

I love myself more.

I respect me.

I will close my door again...

quietly... (I hope...)

But I have this urge to slam it first.

Sigh ...  they just aren't worth my time

and my love.

I will keep them in my heart

.... not in my life.

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