If no one answered the knock

Would anyone actually be there?

This reminded me of the Schrodiger's Cat paradox in physics, all rounded off with a marvellous touch of poetic mysticism.

Firstly, thanks for such a wonderful prompt.. its unique, to say the least and has such a varied scope for interpretation..

      And thanks again for sharing such a wonderful piece of poetry! Certainly, a lot of strange things happen to us, engendered by quite a few causes, none more than we, ourselves!

This was rich and lovely...I also wrote about a stranger who lives within me for this prompt. Great minds think alike...  :~)

if no one answered the knock? reminds me of if the tree fell and no one was there to hear it would it still make a sound?

good writing!

Beth, you have nice poems for your nice prompt.  I gather that if one doesn't answer the knock then perhaps no one was there!  Great.

As I said on that OSI, I could be your stranger.  Except for the 'stalking' bit, I suppose.  Your photo over there made it inviting for a guy to be a

shuffling, gliding, stalking stranger.  The collage is very fitting as well.

Thanks,

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First, thanks so much for the prompt. It finally gave me just what I needed to write about an experience that meant much to me.

I love this poem, the idea of the lilacs blocking the view (in both directions) is intriguing.  Also with such a slew of movement verbs I imagine all sorts of four legged (and more) beasties coming to visit.

Beth, that is amazing. I like the rhetorical question. I will be giving that some thought this week.

"On any graced day" ... what a wonderful opening!!

Thanks for the inspiration and wonderful poem.

Peace & love,

JP/deb

Thank you for this wonderful prompt. I find myself a stranger, joining with a group of strangers, to give my impression of a stranger. I'm sure "stranger things have happened", but this has been a enjoyable strange thing.

There's always someone there even when you're not.

the idea of lilacs blocking the view .. is delicate _ so is the poem ..

& many thanks for a wonderful prompt ..

Thanks for the lovely poems and prompt AND the delightful photos. Yes, stranger things have happened...indeed!

the heart knows its own ripening.  thank your for this thoughtful poem and the wonderful prompt.  It led me to the outer rings of my own heart.

If nobody knocked at the door, would it still exist?

Interesting question.

This is wonderful Beth! I was intrigued by the title, which I noted on your home page. What a great take on your prompt.

Hugs, G

PS: I didn't post mine 'cause it STUNK!!! LOL I am enjoying reading other participant's interpretations though. It was a good prompt, just not for me!

I loved this prompt Beth- thanks for hosting!  I loved your poem and I so relate to where you got your inspiration- I, too, am a stranger to myself at times.  

Great prompt, Beth.

Love your poem, and the fact that you are open to these visits.

Oh, those stranger things that have happened! Wonderfully described. Wonderfully put out there. Thank you.

i lve lilacs...your words here are like a me-map...i feel it all, i soemwhat heard it many times in my head - similar question, and wondering.........