Ankh

 Old keys have so much to say, often so much history to them-I love all kinds.  Contemporary keys have as much to say as well, many secrets to tell. Keys are so thought provoking, one`s imagination can run wild, and conjure up all kinds of stories when one sees a rusty old one, or a shiny newly minted one-they tickle the imagination. Some, maybe even be in the esoteric and of a celestial  order- as they rise above the mundane physical like the key of St. Peter to the gates of heaven, as well as to the Catholic Church, and the Ankh, key to eternal life that is carried in the hands of Egyptian deities; more often in the hands of Anubis. Now-I do believe that even the nuclear codes are a form of key-a dangerous key indeed, one that we should thrown away for good.

Here are a few things that often have keys, that come to mind, but I am sure that there are  scores more  if one really takes time to think about it. House keys, gate keys, bedroom keys, cellar keys, cupboard keys, trunk keys, diary keys and even motor car keys-which are considered regular keys, though they do hold their own secrets, apart from the car keys-which holds the mystery of the engine. 

Then there are keys to great fortunes, power and fame-that entice many. The keys that encompass the less physical, that have their roots in the emotional aspect, some may even touch on a spiritual and philosophical side of things are keys to hearts, key to problems, giving keys, key to life, keys to enlightenment and to eternal life. There are very special keys that open the mind to ancient mysteries and wisdom, like the Kabbalah-and some strange ones like the Keys of Enoch-whether we believe it or not, it does unlock answers for many. Key to the Bible and many sacred texts –opens  the soul to peace, love and God.

They all hide some secret in a way-except piano keys. Well they-do also, they open life to music-giving joy and happiness, so they have their own mystery too.. All keys unlock  something physically, literally or metaphorically, and  all have something unique, something special to unlock. They all hold a mystery and a curiosity for the human mind wanting to unlock them. I think even Pandora`s  box had a key to it and look where it got us.

Now-if I would have a choice of three, what keys would they be?  The Kabbalah-which would give me wisdom and  enlightenment, the Ankh –would give me eternal life and a deep connection to God- and the  piano keys-they would unleash all the beautiful music possible. Yes-with these three I would be quite content with.