The mysterious door swung open,

Casting a dim blue glow.

But darkness still pervaded all,

And life seemed very slow.

I thought I heard a laugh

Echo through the dark,

The laugh of lovers, dead and gone -

Two ghosts, so bare and stark.

I wonder what occurred here,

In lives all passed and gone.

Did the answer lie behind

The door and glow beyond?

I slowly walked towards the door,

My mind completely blank.

With one great breath I crossed the threshold,

The air was dark and dank.

I had been told my greatest threat

Lay beyond the door.

Would this foe attack me here

And make me breathe no more?

With forced step I crossed the mark,

I never thought I'd be so scared!

For when I stared at this great threat,

Into my own face I stared. 

Copyright © Catriona Elizabeth Mowat 2006