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What is a key?

Questioning the meaning of the word key

By Serenity ZahnlePublished 4 years ago 1 min read
What is a key?
Photo by Jason D on Unsplash

What is a key?

Is it a small piece of metal

Used to open doors?

Is it a plastic device

Used to execute computer programs?

Or could it be more?

Can a key open

Vast treasures?

Money,

Heirlooms,

Assets,

Memories,

Can a key open all of these?

Some might say

A key can open

The secrets of a heart

Whether they be evil or good.

Thus when people ask

What is a key?

What does it do?

What is its purpose?

It’s a device that opens locks,

Whether they be physical, metaphorical, or surreal.

What is a lock?

The key to this

Can be found

In the future.

vintage

About the Creator

Serenity Zahnle

I'm a transgender poet. I hope to meet new people and talk about poetry. I used to post my poetry on deviantart, here's a link https://www.deviantart.com/ssserenity

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Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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