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The closed invitation — a small refrain

A spoken-word lyric sketch from the Questions that open doors cycle.

Original lyric sketch · Fictional voice · Lyrics only · Questions that open doors

Verse

Keep the small beginning,
the crossing and the bend.
Perhaps the closed invitation
does not need a hurried end.

Refrain

A question leaves its lantern by the door.
Let the room keep breathing.
Let the words arrive.
Leave a little space for what is still alive.

Original spoken-word lyric sketch in the Questions that open doors cycle. The refrain is shared by the ten pieces in this cycle. No audio recording accompanies this piece.