“Good Night”
the door was left open a crack
giving the opportunity for you to step in
to explore what’s on the other side
maybe just a foot at first
a chance to test the waters
of something new
set within something familiar
you stood just outside
perhaps placing your palm
upon the door
reluctant to open it any further
resistant to my offer
i stood inside
placing my palm
upon the door
searching for movement
to give me a sign
we stood still
an impassable barrier between us
that we could not see through
or feel through
“good night”
were your final words
before you closed the door
and walked away
