The final approach is most important
the seconds before skin meets brass
timing is everything
and that twist must be subtle yet firm
sometimes feeling a slight tug and then that satisfying snap! of the little lock undoing itself for your entry
now the big question, does it open in or out?
not to repeat any of those embarrassing moments
exiting gas stations or walking into restaurants
those painful nose-against-glass
soft shoulder against stubborn wood fiascos
that echo through your mind like
cannon fire many painfully self-reflective
minutes after.
and now, mindful to remove your hand at just the
right moment to encourage the proper velocity
of hinged wood sailing away from door jam home plate.
if done properly,
you should have the benefit of inertia in your favor
slightly propelling you forward.
Now it's just a matter of strolling...
A topic covered in-depth in previous chapters.
I normally wouldn't find myself liking a poem like this but seeing that I like this one says a lot. Very good.
So much in such a simple motion. Well done.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
'now the big question, does it open in or out? ' i love that part of the poem it sounds like its the biggest question in life...