Spare Change

Spare Change

A Poem by Mauricio Montoya

Spare Change

 

 

Please don’t knock on a door unwilling to open

Nor blow wind through a window that remains closed

With the walls that surround it

For I sit inside with a roof above me

And the foundation below me

I am willing to open the door

If the knock is appropriate

Because change

Does not come in the direction in which the wind blows

But from within  

 

By Mauricio Montoya

© 2012 Mauricio Montoya


Author's Note

Mauricio Montoya
I'm at a lost for words but one thing I know I must take the first step.

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I understand your viewpoint on change, but I don't understand the word "spare" in your title. Do we only have a limited amount of change within us and we are not sure how much we have? Sometimes we have the capability of more change than we can ever imagine. How do you determine what is the appropriate "knock?" Sometimes we are forced to accept and change or we continue to sit alone in our shelter, but it is only an existence not really "living." I really appreciated the last two lines, they are very true.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.




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True... Open your mind.. and see the changes happen.. Good one..

Posted 11 Years Ago


Mauricio, Yes, change comes from within..Great topic chosen and great presentation of the idea..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for stopping by..I appreciate the time spent there..I needed your uplifting review today..Sunflower/Sara

Posted 11 Years Ago


Wow, this is powerful, showing strength from within, knowing that if change is appropriate, you have the inner strength to facilitate that change. Excellent poem!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Well keep writing man, Ilike your writing voice and tyhis is a great place to start!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

this is some of your best work. Period.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Some would whisper through letter boxes, some would knock gently, some would beat down the door but maybe - and wisely, it's best to wait and be invited. After all, thinking time is supposed to be everyone's right to a comfort zone! Fools rush the battlements ..

Your words are - as always, rich with meaning. You'll take the step when you're ready, don't be pushed. You're almost there, wonderful!

Posted 11 Years Ago


this is a simple concept but executed well- people fear change- but without change their is no progression and no evolution of anything.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I've always hated change, even feared it .. .. You are right change begins within .. A happy heart shines .. ..

Nice .. Jazz

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

This is so nice .. the metaphorical comparisons are also very very good . I love it.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Beutiful poignant write , all change must be heartfelt and come from deep within, you cannot convert someone !

Posted 11 Years Ago



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Mauricio Montoya
Mauricio Montoya

oakland, CA



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Love to draw and cook from time to time, when I'm not drawing I’ll write poems. My favorite poet is Edgar Allen Poe. more..

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