Pain batters at the front door
strong, insistent
relentless and demanding.
The back door is locked
shut tight
allowing for no escape.
I bolt for the side door
to hide
to escape that which would destroy me.
Doors closed
doors locked
doors bolted
they protect me and imprison me.
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