.
Behind these walls
we live.
We thank you
if you’d not bring
the outside in.
Close the door behind you,
there are things in here
we don’t want getting out.
Pull up a chair
and I will tell you
why we stay where we
can be found.
.
The deeper you go,
you’ll find the halls
go on further than the walls
look from the outside.
It’s a vault
securing all of us inside.
You’ll find it all here,
every hope,
every fear,
every dream,
and every nightmare.
.
I can see already
that you’re intrigued
at the possibility
of finding what you seek.
Maybe you’ll stay for a week.
A rooms already made for you,
turned linen sheets,
a garden view.
The orderly will attend to you
and your every need.
Take this medication, please.
Enjoy this interlude.
.
You’ll find that there are many floors,
you can even go outdoors
and walk along the garden paths.
The gate is locked,
don’t worry about that.
Just wander all amongst the grounds,
and meet the other guests,
if they’re around.
You’ll find they’re no different than you,
yet so different in what they do.
.
We’ll all meet in the great hall
for dinner, when the kitchen calls.
Then you will see you’re not alone.
So many come to call this home.
Explore some more and you’ll confess,
your time here really does the best.
You find your mind
and all your dreams.
From lusts to just and empty being.
Asylum seek and you will find
no safer place to lose your mind.
.
All the guards are inmates, too.
They’ve learned to love this place
and so will you.
Tonight,
we’ll tie you to your bed,
we take such care of all our friends.
Lay down,
take your meds.
They’ll help you with that world
inside your head.
Just relax,
you’re home, now.
You have your whole life
to figure it out.
.
Sweet dreams and good night.
.
.
HG – 2021
