Between a Doorway
as the last light from a fall sun fades
i linger by the doorway to smell
wet leaves and smoke fill my nose
a puzzle of emotions take over
nostalgia and sorrow quietly roar
in my heart.
days gone, over they play as i inhale
moments lost, in a clouded haze
forever misplaced.
to close the door will be the end
memories will fade as days progress
dots will spread until no lines can connect
maybe if i just hold onto one.
a blackness takes over the sky
inky clouds hover before moon and stars
masking light dimming the world behind.
with a sigh, i enter the rest of the way
through a door to close
after one last grasp at a star
never known how far to fall.
10/11/23 - Andy McRae
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