By Torchlight

Shh.

Time to put a light hand
on the gentle door
and hope it doesn't creak

to pray that the hinges are oiled
to ease your escape
as you pull it wide enough to slip through

into the hall

which is mostly echo filled
but you're in your socks
carrying your shoes

as you head to the next door
the one
with the convenient key in the lock.

Too easy?