weary sojourner
walking aimlessly
waiting
avoiding battle
body aching
ignorance (chance for escape)
turning toward the staircase
stare (eyes magnetized
dusty railing
effect of pulling
first step
gliding hand
kicking up memories
pictures passing scene by scene
floating thick dense atmosphere
flock of feelings staying there
taking on every weight
(had wished for that escape)
walking slowed to a stop
heavy chains key and lock
stairwell dark and cold
pictures now growing old
tearing right in half
with crowning Devil's laugh