A Pit Stop

by | Nov 7, 2025 | Poetry

Welcome in, leave your jacket by the door
And your shoes tossed to the side, forgotten
Make yourself at home, you’ve been here before
The door is unlocked; please let yourself in.

Stay however long, no need to convince
Come in the morning or at night past ten
Do not fear being an inconvenience
The door is unlocked; please let yourself in.

You can leave your dishes for me to clear
Leave the bed a mess if you’re in a spin
Leave all the evidence that you were here
The door is unlocked; please let yourself in.

And when you leave, there’s just one thing I ask:
Leave the door unlocked so you can come back.

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