Uninvited

Walking on the street at night alone,
rain pouring down, the night is cold,
and there is nowhere to go for shelter
My thoughts are with me constantly.

I look up and see a light shining at
the end of the dark street.  I start walking
toward the light, as I get closer I can
sense the warmth coming from inside.

It’s coming from inside of a beautiful
white house with a high iron fence,
encircling it as as if to protect it from me.
“Hello, hello” I scream, but there is
no answer, only silence greets me.

My fingers feel numb as I reach for the
gate.  I pull only to find, that it is
locked.
I am not invited!

I release the air from my lungs slowly,
and let my head fall forward on my chest.
The wind blows harder, making the rain feel
like a thousand needles pricking my skin.

I walk around the gate calling out to
someone, anyone, but there is no
response… No one can hear me.

I hear a child’s laughter coming from inside,
and a squeal of delight from another.
I look up at the window, and remember
what I’ve been searching
for is inside this house!

Tears stream down my face, and my
shoulders fall a little more.
I am not invited!

All of this is of my own making and choosing.
I look to the heavens, silently asking my
creator for guidance How do you choose
between the people you love?