the nearest exit

i see the exit
sign at the theater.

a box of red letters.

bold and in caps.
EXIT
it says.

i look at the aisle,
the path
leading to the door out.

there's another
one on the other side
and one behind
the last row of seats.

i try to decide which one
is closest,
the easiest to get out
of.

it's how i think now.
when trouble
occurs. i refuse to stay
put and see
things out.

i quickly find the nearest
door
and flee.