Sunday, 7 December 2008

Walking Back From Somewhere

Walking back from somewhere
Where time frittered away
Has left me with nothing to look forward to.

Like tracing my finger
On a thin circle line

No leeway,
Unable to reach out
Or deviate

The dampness of the grass
Setting into my feet
As I wait for the sun to fall

Knowing I will have to go back
Avoiding glances from strangers in the dark
As I trudge home

Heavy bag, its drawstring
Resting on my weary shoulder
And icy arms from the night

No warmth to cheer me up
Only material and objects
Nothing human

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