Hiding behind a thread unravelling
ending just at heart's door
closed but not locked,, inviting
as of a home well cared for
when entrances bespoke the occupancy inside
the possible welcome of a discerning host
Standing in a corner of the room concrete walls, floor and heavy metal
specific use unknown
crate on wheels empty or so it seems
an alternate offering held steady with the hand
what could you put inside?
all that you don't want or would like to store indefinately
a deeply shadowed past or dark dream
space for all, into and beneath.
Lighter is the checkered path beside
carefully laid out before emancipation or reform.
Refinement takes small steps places a foot on each square
contemplates the pointed interplay between shades of pale.
How quietly approach can be across the threshold.
then pause and looking up meet...
Virility and youth, loyal animal and friend
they are receding but remain a celebration
ageless, immortal, more real than memory
and guardians of the inner court.
Hiding behind a thread unraveling
ending just at heart's closed door
not locked, inviting
as of a home well cared for
when entrances bespoke the occupancy inside
the possible welcome of a discerning host.
Faintly revealed.
dh