the marching sea never stops
grating, heavy steps

surrounding are buildings
absorbing the screams
of protest
but all vocal chords were ripped out

Time can’t say when

grayness
is better than the sun
for blinding rays
only hinder
progress

Once
in
Ancient Present
there was the
Forbidden

Time can’t say when

A hypnotic whirlpool
reddesiresclearpurityblackcorruptiongarishgreedneonopulencepastelcompassionTechnicolorlife

Time can’t say when

the Forbidden
was swallowed by the marching sea
Time can show

Faint but persistent
Color
Lingering on sealed
Doors
in
defiance
hope

No one looks up; only heavy heads focusing on reliable sidewalks

posted - 8:00 PM