DOORWAY INTO THE MIND


An open door closed by the mind

Where she once ventured into the world

Fear has taken hold

A life of trepidation and concern


Unrealistic knowledge controls her thoughts

Dreams of the unknown

Whispers in the dark

With each step a new revelation of why not


Arms closed about her

Her own hands clutching tightly

Digging a place to hide

Deeply inside her flesh


Wishing for the world to disappear

Thoughts scattering about

Circles of being lost

Surrounded by mystifying confusion


Where has the child gone

Since adult can�t be found

In a universe of closed doors

All open for everyone else


Too lost to be jealous of others

Or even to think this is incorrect

This existence was not chosen

Where the mind doesn�t fight


A step taken through a doorway

Brings anger and unresolved

Return to find safety

Where none can be found


Michael V Hechtman Copyright 2000