“The Doorway” is a reflective poem about a mysterious childhood experience in which the speaker wakes up one night to see a shadowy figure resembling their grandfather standing silently in the doorway. Despite the strange sight, the speaker feels calm and curious rather than afraid. They recognize that their grandfather was actually asleep, adding to the mystery. The moment is portrayed as peaceful and meaningful, possibly symbolic of protection or a spiritual presence. Though the shadow disappears without explanation, the memory remains vivid and significant, representing a quiet, unexplainable encounter that has stayed with the speaker ever since.