Half Opened Doors By Olorunkemi Kareem. Poem by Olorunkemi Kareem

Setting: A dim, quiet hallway filled with multiple old wooden doors, each one slightly ajar but with no light or people behind them — symbolizing the " almosts, " the emotional half-investments, and unfulfilled connections. Foreground: A figure standing alone, facing one of the half-open doors. The figure is slightly hunched, holding a glowing red heart in their hands — tender and vulnerable. Lighting: Soft shadows dominate the hallway, but a warm light starts to shine behind the figure, hinting at new beginnings, as if they've just turned away from the doors and are walking toward self-love. Mood: Melancholy, reflective, yet gently empowering — a turning point.