I reach the door and push it open.
The sun shines on my face.
My steps are no longer timid.
"We did it!" I exclaim.
And I turn to take your hand.
But the door has swung shut behind me
And you are not here.
I wait a moment before realizing
That you are not going to follow.
I pause, then turn back toward the sun.
Suddenly I know that now I am free.