I am a close door,
a dark thick portal
made of iron wrought
with no egress
I am a lock,
that has lost it keys
and closed in my cocoon
I deviously enjoy
my solace in stealth
I am now a loner
and my heart is no longer exposed
for her playful chides
and betrayals any more
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Beautiful one and it just touched my heart 💓 also it resembles me too. Loved it ♥♥♥
I am so glad you liked it. But you need to break open the door 🌸😊
I think so and I am trying to do so. Did you break your door?
Oh yeah. Absolutely i am a happy soul. 😊
Lovely. Subtly portrayed phase of life…
This is poignant
Thanks so much, Jay 😊
Thanks so much for your kind read
Another good one. You outdid yourself here.
Great and I am happy for you ♥♥♥
You are beautiful soul 💕
Such a beautiful comment. Thanks so much my friend
😊😊
What a closed door looks like, nicely said!
Thanks so much dear Friend for your kind read
You’re very welcome!
🌸😊
A memoir of a loner.you expressed it beautifully
Thanks so much for reading so beautifully