Outside the Door
The construction workers,
outside my door, are building
something tangible.
I was one once and
I know that it is true.
You see your work and
you feel the pride.
You know exactly what you did
or didn't do.
As I sit here constructing
words and thoughts,
I am never sure just where
the joints will hold.
Super glue, band aids,
jury rigged, half-assed
constructs, and all that I want
is just one solid nail of truth
to hold my joints together.
Then, maybe, I can have as much pride
inside the door,
as I once had outside.
Copyright © Ahellas Alixopulos | Year Posted 2016
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