forever stuck

the door
was locked tight. I pushed,
pulled,
turned the key
but it wouldn't open.
I tried it from the other
side.
I took a knife
and slid it down between
the jam
and edge to free
the paint, to make
a gap
to give it room.
I kicked the kick plate.
rattled
the knob, but still no
luck.
the door wouldn't open.
it may never open.
some people are like
that too.
forever in one place,
forever stuck.