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Solitary Confinement
Of all the people you pass every day;
How many chance to look your way?
“Hi there!” “How are you?”, “Fine” the reply;
A nod barely made as we’re hurrying by.
A face you remember; a name you forget;
No need to know them; no cause to regret.
In hallways, or offices, standing in line;
You keep to yours; I’ll keep to mine.
Neighbors who live in our building or street;
Move quietly away before we can meet.
Driving our cars with alarms to remind us;
Home to the garage, the door slams behind us!
Locks on our doors, peepholes decree;
I can see you, but you can’t see me!
Windows to see thru, we cover with curtains;
The sound of our doorbell makes us uncertain!
Licensed and badged to prove we exist.
Fearful of hugs; afraid to be kissed.
Walking alone in the still of the night;
Passing locked houses of flickering lights;
Dogs in a frenzy alert to this stranger;
Seeing eyes peek to be sure there’s no danger;
Here in the street; or hidden inside;
Who is the enemy; I can’t decide;
Which is the loser; and which of us wins;
The one whos’ locked out: or the one who’s locked in!
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