walking.
no. plodding.
steps are heavy.
the heart, weary.

walking.
no. traipsing.
moving ahead in reluctance
empty thoughts, in abundance.

walking.
no. treading.
carelessly so
making it hurt even more.

walking.
no. scampering.
Afraid, disoriented, unhinged.
Confused, unclear, indistinct.

walking.
no running.
finding an escape.
from this labyrinth of hate.


-hasyimawaty-
22nd October 2009