Doublecross

The paradox
of self-awareness
near and yet so far

Looking out
to see within
imploding like a star

The door that enters
exits free
its threshold bright then dim

Allowing what
the psyche fears
—to pass both out and in

(Dreamsleep: March, 2023)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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