the wall
can no longer
be seen
between the
ink blotted
parchment smelling
paper
residing in colorful bindings
with words imprinted
on their thin powerful
hearts
between the
hollow rectangles
one
on
top
of
the
other
each wooden rung
capturing more fear
humans are after all
weak
each new step
bringing excitement
to crisp white pages
black blood
pumping through
tight knots holding
their body together
