The Door

I open, and I close.

You decide when I open and when I close.
I can lead you to your dreams
or just to the next room.
Without me, there is no security of life,
without me, there is no past, present or future.
I decide whether to keep you open to the world
or closed away from everything and everyone
but you are the cause for my decisions
you can enjoy solitary bliss with me
I won’t let anyone in if you tell me not to
you can trust me with that
but trust is not something easily gained or given.
You can decide where I lead you
it’s all in your hands
I will obey you
but on one condition;
if you gift me with strength
then I stand strong for you
if I am not sturdy
then I have no choice but to I crumble
and you would be left with nothing
to defend yourself with.
I open and I close.