AJ Huffman’s most recent poem to appear here was Because Boots (October 2014).
There Are Footprints
By AJ Huffman
on the wall. Strangely lit shadow-paths.
Of progress? Or progressing Madness?
I suspect the hand of both is responsible for these
abstract expressions of agitation. I ponder painting
over them, obliterating their evidence, decide
instead to frame my own feet. A great gilded cage,
for twin artists determined to salvage something
from this sadistic pen of unrest.
I enjoyed the way you expanded “progress” in the second line. Very nice move.
Favorite line:
” I ponder painting
over them, obliterating their evidence, decide
instead to frame my own feet.”
for the use of consonance and keen storytelling.
Great work AJ.
– Tristan Cody.
Sometimes the unrest is good and others, not so good. Vivid.
Excellent. I especially like the idea (metaphor) of framing your own feet, and the line “sadistic pen of unrest”. You have left me thinking. Well done!