the way out

you see the way out.

the red exit sign high on the wall.
you see

the steps, the path that leads
to the door.

in your mind, you practice leaving.
slowly.
then you run.

you leave everything behind.
all that is wrong.

your new life

lies beyond that door.
you can get to it when you're ready.
when

courage arrives.
when hope is lost.

when the time is right.

you see the way out.

you rise and begin.