Awful Sound a Closed Door Makes

Family.
What comes to mind when that word is said.
Fun reunions,
Caring relatives maybe?
Ha. Thats not what i see.
I see closed doors all around me
Asphxiating me,
Closing in on me, making themselves more apparent,
Laughing. 
I see backs turned toward us.
Closed doors... no help.
Family is such a big word. 
With a huge meaning that can easily be broken or lost along the way.
And mines falling apart.
No ones willing to lend a hand,open a door.
But I refuse.
I refuse to be another closed door.
Here and now it ends
I will never Close,
Shut,
Or lock it.
I will never let my hand fall to my side
It ends here
With me.
I refuse to be another closed door.
Because I know...without wanting to...whos tears and heartache come with it.
Because I know what an awful sound a closed door makes...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 10/12/2009 4:30:00 PM
That is the it is so much in homes of America today. Everyone doing their own thing in a room with the door closed and others locked out not just the door but emotionally. Like the way that you approached the topic. Keep writing. Sara
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