To Many Doors Not Enough Exits When Its To Late

Secrets spooned over ! 
the dipping of toast
into the steamed cup captured espresso. 
Un-asked answerless questions.
They return spinning in an orbit of not knowing. 
Chairs scattered; cold empty seats 
the previous occupiers never to return !
All doors are open! and locked mindfully: 
Between them truth struggles to breathe
choked by lies, in long dark years. 
Now all exits lead out away beyond teenage years; 
and their failing to look and ask . 
The walls know! its dissolved into their existence. 
To many doors, and not enough exits, 
and a lost code of answers 
sleep in distant soils and ashes,
still you don't know ! 
And never will.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hankins Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 9:41 AM
Fine writing, John. I find myself mesmerized by your vivid images, and the flow of your work is exceptional. "Too many doors, and not enough exits..." a fine line!
Lusardi Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 1:44 PM
Thank you, your comments are much valued.
Krutsinger Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 7:47 AM
Your poetry is unique. "Now all exits lead out away beyond teenage years; " This hit me in particular.
Lusardi Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 8:15 AM
Thank you, for your remark, it greatly appreciated.
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