two hundred-eighty seven.

may's claim.

it was admirable,
the way may came
and walked right on in
with all of its authority,

no knock, no notice.

it has been a bumpy and
challenging trail leading
may to come this way, but
it is certain of its destiny.

no pause, no second thought.

come what way,
come what may,
with may here,
get ready to come
and stay.

no exit, no leave.

broken or put together.
silent or unbearably loud.
soft or rugged.

may has made its claim -
once you enter, yes,
you must stay.