I marched up a long dirt path
with purpose and intent
to the edge of a door
disfigured by a dent

Knock, knock, knock
I called out: hey, hello!
I waited for a response
for anyone or thing to show

The sun began to fall
winking to its fellow moon
I stood in place and shivered
hoping for an answer soon

Only when the stars came out
did my impatience start to grow
I began to rattle the handle
to huff and puff and blow

I had not moved an inch
when first light began to shine
I need to get through that door
it’s an important goal of mine

My head whipped up in shock
Are those footsteps that I hear?
My heart began to race and thump
I pressed the door with my left ear

The steps began to grow in sound
I peered inside the lock
‘Excuse me’ said a voice behind me
And I whipped around in shock

A stranger stood in front of me
with pity in his eyes
But before I could respond
He began to move, to my surprise

Stepping off the same dirt path
he walked around the door
that stood alone before a field
and walked the path once more

I frowned at his disregard
for the path that we must take
And began to knock once more
until my hand began to ache

I made a silent vow to myself
that here is where I’ll stay
until the door is opened for me
surely it will happen one day