Wandering
Walking down a sparse street
Heavy hands
Slow feet
Heart strings tight like rubber bands
Blending in like an unknown brand
A street lamp shines with faulty light
Giving false hope
A cruel joke
Lighting my face in an alloyed embrace
I continue walking my wandering pace
more by A. M. LAINE
Photograph by Guian Bolisay
So simple and perfect, it really captures that feeling well. “Heavy hands…slow feet” nailed it in description and pacing. Keep writing!