the prison


the door locks behind you
as you move from the outside
to the claustrophobic inside.
everywhere you look
there are rooms in a circle.
all the doors have windows
for people to look within.
some rooms have two beds
and others only have one.
in the middle of the circle
are chairs and a tv.
no one can get out
and no one can get in
unless if they have the key.
the key is held by nurses
who are a part of the staff.
the key opens
to the prison.

nov. 2002