The Door III

The revolving door keeps working
Various characters come and go
Whatever role they’ll be playing
Relative, friend, lesson, or foe

The constant revolving door brings
People who will carry your burden
They’ll inspire you to keep walking
When you fail, they’ll easily pardon

The constant revolving door brings
People who’ll gain your very trust
Then break your heart without warning
Dispose of the shards if they must

The constant revolving door brings
People who’ll boil your very blood
Who’ll blind you from wisely thinking
You’ll want to push them to the mud

The constant revolving door brings
People who’ll bring both joy and woe
Like life, you’ll feel both of those things
Choose if you want the bond to grow

The constant revolving door brings
Vibrant beings or haunting ghosts
They’ll make you feel you’re worth loving
Or bring moments that make you choke

The constant revolving door brings
People with temporary roles
While their limited time might sting
Their lessons feed the mind and soul

The revolving door keeps spinning
Various figures that come and go
Whatever role they are playing
They’ll be there ‘til the final show


The Door (Poetry Series): I, II, III


Header image: Benjamin Lehman.

I’m Honestly Not Fine

The world moved on long ago
I’m still too far behind
Why am I still like this, though?
I’m honestly not fine

My gentle smile’s just for show
My fuel’s in decline
Is time moving fast or slow?
I’m honestly not fine

The world has forgiven me
But I still feel maligned
I can’t move on and be free
I’m honestly not fine

My heart is in constant ache
The sun still couldn’t shine
I’m still stuck with my mistakes
I’m honestly not fine


Header image: Simon Robben of Pexels. Edited in Adobe Photoshop 2025.

The Door I

I thought it was right to build a wall
Then keep my frustration and all
I forgot that I had many true friends
Who would listen to me ’til the end

I thought it was right to build a wall
Then wait for the Reaper to call
Shutting everyone out was a mistake
I realized too late what was at stake

I thought it was right to build a wall
The wall only led to friendships’ fall
I have made the kindest hearts sore
Now they forever locked the door


The Door (Poetry Series): I, II, III


Header image: Sude Ayrım of Pexels. Edited in Adobe Photoshop 2025.