The Plain Black Wall

As the saying goes, “When all doors close, another door opens.”

But what if—on opening that door—you find nothing but a plain black wall staring back at you?

What if the door that was promised to bring hope, light, and freedom turns out to be just an illusion—built upon a flat, cold, concrete wall that leads nowhere?

I was once told that through that beautifully carved door, I would glimpse the world’s marvels—the golden rays of the sun, the silver glow of the moon, the shimmer of the stars. That I would meet people who would know me, love me, and share my laughter. I was promised a view filled with beauty, joy, and warmth.

But when I finally opened it, all I saw was darkness.

No light. No view. No promise fulfilled. Just a plain black wall.

That’s when I realized—it was never a door. It was a mirage. A beautifully crafted illusion meant to deceive the longing heart.

Life, at times, closes all the doors and offers us what looks like a new opening—tempting, charming, and full of hope. But not every window leads to light. Some open only to reveal the truth we try so hard to avoid:

that behind certain beautiful frames lies nothing but emptiness.

~Sumita