At the Threshold, Part II

I was thrilled when Paula Wanken commented on my last piece, At the Threshold. She said the poem inspired her to write a haiku. They both sounded so good together, we've combined them into one piece. My original poem is first, followed by Paula's haiku. She provided the perfect picture. Thanks, Paula!

Try to walk alone, bigshot
Hands in pocket, head high
Random thoughts of another
Each one with a sly motive
Slanderous gossip slithers
Heavenward– tempers reach
Open flames they burn, too
Leaving scars on self-will
Don’t slam the door on God

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He stands at the door
He doesn’t force His way in
He waits patiently

2011-06-18 / L. Kolp & P. Wanken