FOR Promptly Poetry Challenge (2023-24)

an opening that can be closed
for a reason
with an excuse
on a whim

an opening that can be closed
in an instant
after some time
not at all

an opening that can be closed
physically, mentally
emotionally
spiritually

an opening that can be closed
deliberately, accidentally
forcefully, gently
arrogantly, apologetically

an opening that can be closed
happily, sadly
angrily, wistfully
permanently, temporarily ...