Four doors,
All closed,
Locked.
All with stories to
Tell,
Inside.
One contains a waterfall, silent until I
Enter, if I choose
It. What tale does sparkling, falling water
Tell?
In another, red amaryllis abseils the walls.
A love story wrapped in deep floral
Red? Only if I unlock can I hear the petals
Speak.
Another contains a fir forest lighted by the
Moon. But only if I choose that door, will the
Light shine. Otherwise, darkness.
Should I open a darkened door?
In another room, Monarchs feast on
Milkweed.
If I choose that door, will I endanger
Them more?
If I open, I can hear stories.
Of their long journeys,
The perils they
Face.
Or should I let them
Be?
Keep their tales to themselves.
Remain unburdened by me.
A sometimes reckless
Human.
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I’ve been given four keys.
But told I can only unlock one.
What is the consequence of trying all
Four?
There will definitely be
One,
Or many.
Which room do I want more?
Water, beautiful flowers, forest or butterflies?
I cannot have all.
Rebellious Hazelnuts 