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The Tale of the Door

I am a door; I open and close. I go hither, I depart to enter. One world is an umbrella for another. I slam, I click quietly, secretly, if you see me on one side you'll find me on some other far-side. Here is another wooden reality. There is always a handle to turn; if I turn it right I can avoid the left side of a brain. Avoidance lurks in the locked lock. Acceptance opens a gift for the asking of it. Beyond the entrance, (for a heartbeat), I am placeless, not here nor there, not yet a toehold, phantom-like, cold former feet linger rooted in a fractured concrete. The tale of the door is a mystery; inner and outer burgle one another only discover who they were before this.

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Date: 5/15/2023 2:53:00 PM
Hello Eric, the door is mysterious. We never know what is behind the door. There is always a handle on both sides of the door. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/16/2023 11:07:00 AM
Hello Eric, You are welcome. Enjoy your day my friend./Darlene\
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Eric Ashford
Date: 5/16/2023 8:50:00 AM
Hi Darlene yes you speak the very truth. Thank you for this thoughtful review. E.

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