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Open Door

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Author: J. G. Elas

J. G. ElasMarch 7, 2018

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Open Door

written by: J. G. Elas

@jsphelas

He took him in
deeper than he should,
inside his space and made
him his universe.

He took him in and
opened doors to
his own world
full of monsters.

For a moment they
held on tight, fought
together, anchored
each other down.

But the monsters
were strong—pulled
them apart and
never came around.

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