04 December 2023

Bygone

The unlatched door of 
My room that opens to 
A wide terrace.
It sways back and forth 
To the swish of the 
Incoming wind.

The Hinges grate,
It creaks- grr grr..

Like an Old man's
Snore to his disappointed 
Dreams. Who knows,
That no one is ever going to 
Come to meet him.

Blurry eyes- 
Even the light is
Hesitant to enter.
Runny nose- 
The air is afraid of a
Seamless exchange.

The winds come 
Constantly and Dreams 
Knock regularly but 
Both overlook all the usual 
Hints- In search of 
Something that has 
Greater meaning-

Eventually ends up, 
Alone and waiting.
Unlatched and creaking.
Once in a while, had he
Listened carefully..

He would have heard
Her song and latched
The door and
Slept early beside her
Without any nightmares
Or snore.