Tea For Two

There was only one rule: don’t open the door.”

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we felt the seal breaking

we heard you breathing at the door

we left a message stating

you shouldn’t go on, anymore

the note, scribbled in warm blood

still you refused to hesitate

with everything you’ve done

still moving on, you contemplate

we heard you jiggle at the handle

pushed your weight hard, with your hip

we whispered your name, Randal

tightened the devil’s burning grip

inside was sawdust on the floorboards

a mattress on the ground

a double shot of whiskey poured

with no-one else around

candles lit as shadows fall

flickered smoke spin webs of vague

a tea set on the table calls

answers for your last mistake

we warned you not to open

we knew you could not resist

we’ve been waiting for you, hoping

you hadn’t found your common sense

we know your every secret

collected here, kept in this space

you hoped we’d all forgotten

but we never forget a face

had you left the door unopened

we may have stayed here, out of sight

as it is now, you are groping

with your demons, full of fright

welcome home, boy, get yourself settled

don’t you worry, it’s all alright

the price, because you meddled

is the value of your life