Old Man Burning
Theres a fire that burns inside a house made of bricks that groan and sigh as they lay atop one another. The windows reflect images of utter discontent much like mirrors during a funeral procession. The doors of every room moan as they swing to let you see whats inside; only crumpled writings, faded photos, broken toys and a dead cat. The paintings that once decorated these rooms fell broken to the floor. Layers of paint peeling off the canvas like Flowers once adorned the window sill. Now their petals lay dried and shriveled up on the filthy carpet In the kitchen the sink is filled with dirty dishes And on the table sits a steak that rotted long ago, filling the room with a pungent stench. Of death, perhaps. Theres an old man beside the fire Whom no one would bother He sits in his wooden chair Rocking back and forth. Watching, waiting. For his days are numbered. Where did it all go? The clock sprouted feet and marched out the front door. Not even bother...