Night's Limbo

She lingers in the shadows admiring from the dark Clouds rolling through night skies she peers in for light Seeking answers to questions her future within the walls Tattered rooftop covers mystery of all that lies inside Gentle tap upon the glass of dusty windows no answer Quick turn on the door knob yet to her it remains locked Dim light from lantern held close for a sense of warmth Gusts of wind draw on a hovering sense of doom Fog rolls bringing faint sounds from the distance Should she run away or move closer to the door Away would take her back to things she knows Closer brings the unknown to life so she must face it In the end she will choose to stand outside looking in Fear has rooted her feet to foggy ground so can not move To run away no longer an option in night’s limbo she remains