The Doormat
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Comment from Aussie
Gorgeous photo of pussycat. Just like humans, animals have their favorite bed, blanket or welcome mat. My dog won't let me change the blankets, so jealous of his blankets. I liked your poem. I shut the door when I grab his stuff. K xx
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Gorgeous photo of pussycat. Just like humans, animals have their favorite bed, blanket or welcome mat. My dog won't let me change the blankets, so jealous of his blankets. I liked your poem. I shut the door when I grab his stuff. K xx
Comment Written 29-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Ha ha ha, oh my I do understand.
Lol Thank you. Oh, and for the six. I do sincerely appreciate it.
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Doug,
long time-no review, hmmm, or is that read?
Well the cat threw me off, but then I look deeply into her eyes and searched for the deeper meaning beneath the surface I saw and read a different perspective.
I guess what this offered up to me is the renewal and the self assessment message I'm reading... which for me signifies growth.
Of course, poetry is the reader's interpretation which could lead one in different directions due to one's own experience... but I feel the love involved and the need of resolution.
Yes Doug, deep, ambiguous and for me, something that demanded this reader to delve through multiple reads to garnish its truth... which of course, only you really know.
Enjoyed reading your art my friend and the many verses that piqued my mind's eye to my own life's journey.
With our thoughts we create...
a deeper relationship.
Kindest regards,
James.
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Hi Doug,
long time-no review, hmmm, or is that read?
Well the cat threw me off, but then I look deeply into her eyes and searched for the deeper meaning beneath the surface I saw and read a different perspective.
I guess what this offered up to me is the renewal and the self assessment message I'm reading... which for me signifies growth.
Of course, poetry is the reader's interpretation which could lead one in different directions due to one's own experience... but I feel the love involved and the need of resolution.
Yes Doug, deep, ambiguous and for me, something that demanded this reader to delve through multiple reads to garnish its truth... which of course, only you really know.
Enjoyed reading your art my friend and the many verses that piqued my mind's eye to my own life's journey.
With our thoughts we create...
a deeper relationship.
Kindest regards,
James.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Well James,
Your digging just so happened to
run into one of the great archeological finds of our present day. YOU, are one of the FEW, who interpreted this poem correctly. I do realize that what the author is thinking about when writing something does not equate with the audience immediately relating to said idea. But...I have been amazed people have taken this to be about their cat, or the pic is my cat (no), or in general, anything but what this poem is all about.
I wrote this in the most humble way, right after another...well, uh, difference in opinions, with someone I love.
I thank you again for understanding,
Doug
Comment from June Sargent
Yes, this could be you offering your affection to a soul mate as a welcome mat, or to your muse who can drop by at any moment - or it could just be literally your fluffy cat's mat. I personally think it can be all three - depending upon your mood of the day. Why not? Life is a kaleidoscope.
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Yes, this could be you offering your affection to a soul mate as a welcome mat, or to your muse who can drop by at any moment - or it could just be literally your fluffy cat's mat. I personally think it can be all three - depending upon your mood of the day. Why not? Life is a kaleidoscope.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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Yes, life is a Kaleidoscope.
Funny, (a bit I guess), how you grasped the meaning in your first impression. Well, not really. I write, more or less, unintelligably. And spell similarly.
No, a little humor can relieve a bit of life's anxiety, eh? And several interpretations are often present in poetry.
So, I criticize not those who have interpreted differently.
I simply praise one who has understood.
Doug
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Oh, I got lost. As I have a habit of.
You have let the poem hit you instead of forcing an analysis
upon it. This is called "Gestalt."
Which is often the way I write, without intention. It just "is."
I think poetry should emote. Force, unbidden, images and emotions to the fore. I.E. the Gestalt way. Feel your way through any poem that you cannot decipher or immediately relate to, AND just listen to what your gut says.
You will be surprised how intelligent it is.
Thank you,
Doug
Comment from ESOSTINE
I am not sure that I completely understand the meaning of the poem. I can only suspect that you are referring to an attribute of yours, say, smile or warmness you give to those who come around you. In anyway, the poem makes a good literary piece. Thanks for sharing your inspiration, dear Victor. Well done.
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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I am not sure that I completely understand the meaning of the poem. I can only suspect that you are referring to an attribute of yours, say, smile or warmness you give to those who come around you. In anyway, the poem makes a good literary piece. Thanks for sharing your inspiration, dear Victor. Well done.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2024
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It's ok. Thank you for enjoying my work. If, you want to understand more, just read my reply to the review above you, (which would be the one right after you.)
From June Sargent
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Victor, you took a word that is usually a derogatory word, and turned your poem into a warm message. It could be your muse, or a love you are talking about; I like that it's open to interpretation.
Excellent poem,
Good luck,
Cindy
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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Victor, you took a word that is usually a derogatory word, and turned your poem into a warm message. It could be your muse, or a love you are talking about; I like that it's open to interpretation.
Excellent poem,
Good luck,
Cindy
Comment Written 29-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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You are quite correct with one of the two assertions. Congrats.
I will leave it up to you to decide which is right. Or...you could just go on with your life, as dalliance with me or my writing may not be, uh, well,
hang on, worth your time.
Ouch. Did I say that about myself? Geeze.
Lol Thank you so much, dear.
Doug
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Doug, I loved your poem. As an avid reader of poetry, I have made my own assumptions about its hidden or apparent meaning. I use my life experiences, as any reader does, and see how your poem applies to me. Good poetry can mean different things to different people. Sorry, I don?t mean to preach.
I loved this poem.
All the best,
Cindy
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No, you did not preach. And, over time, I have learned just how right you are.
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See my reply to Rachelle Allen's
review.
Comment from QC Poet
I have an aging dog named Remy that acts as my bedroom door mat even though we have doggie mats in the living room. Thank you for Sharing the cute cat picture that I assume you reffered tto as a pet door mat
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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I have an aging dog named Remy that acts as my bedroom door mat even though we have doggie mats in the living room. Thank you for Sharing the cute cat picture that I assume you reffered tto as a pet door mat
Comment Written 29-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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Thank you. I wanted a different picture, but it was 3 or 4 hundred dollars for the royalty rights. So, I picked the cat. Please don't tell her she was second choice.
Smiling,
Doug
Comment from Shanbreen
You metaphor of the mat being a welcoming symbol is wonderful, especially if it is adorned by the adorable cat. Unfortunately, I am allergic to cats.=) Well written, Victor. The imagery is great.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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You metaphor of the mat being a welcoming symbol is wonderful, especially if it is adorned by the adorable cat. Unfortunately, I am allergic to cats.=) Well written, Victor. The imagery is great.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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Thank you.
My ex was allergic to cats.
Are you saying you will not consider moving in?
Lol
Comment from karenina
Am I overreaching or is your love and devotion the welcome mat to which you refer? If so, the metaphor is so meaningful and the cat is a lovely way to think of tender, warm and welcoming things!
Karenina
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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Am I overreaching or is your love and devotion the welcome mat to which you refer? If so, the metaphor is so meaningful and the cat is a lovely way to think of tender, warm and welcoming things!
Karenina
Comment Written 29-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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Yes, you are correct. Ifind you seldom miss much. It pleases me that you have deduced this.
Thank you,
Doug
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You write with a subtle and sophisticated style...
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Doug
This is a strong extended metaphor for the welcome mat as being your heart and love. It is good that the other person is so tender.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a grand weekend.
Joan
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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Hi Doug
This is a strong extended metaphor for the welcome mat as being your heart and love. It is good that the other person is so tender.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a grand weekend.
Joan
Comment Written 29-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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Yes, Joan, you are completely correct in your interpretation.
I am impressed that you grasped my intended meaning.
Thank you so much.
Comment from estory
This one really reminded me of Yeats' poem, Had I the Heavens Embroidered Cloths. Yours is in a more opened up, free verse style, a more conversational language, which is nice. The image of the carpet rolled out to welcome someone, time after time, and the admonition to tread softly on it, as Yeats said, "Because you tread on my dreams," speaks of our vulnerability, I think. estory
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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This one really reminded me of Yeats' poem, Had I the Heavens Embroidered Cloths. Yours is in a more opened up, free verse style, a more conversational language, which is nice. The image of the carpet rolled out to welcome someone, time after time, and the admonition to tread softly on it, as Yeats said, "Because you tread on my dreams," speaks of our vulnerability, I think. estory
Comment Written 29-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024
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I completely agree with your analysis. Except I am not implying my work is at Yeats's level. lol
Thank you so much my friend.