the painting unseen

this painting always hung on the wall in the hallway near my room.

i always saw it, but never really LOOKED at until i saw it in my parent's basement months ago, at which point i took it for my own.

maybe it's because i've lived in downtown Laconia for too long, and my dwelling has made me appreciate it more.

or maybe i am gaining perspective as i age.

now i sometimes stare at this painting for a long time.

i want to live in it.

ignition

light myself on fire
and burn down to the core

a deep breath

and then rebuild
where necessary
leaving excess to
decompose
on the ground next to
the anthills and wet leaves
and footprints from yesterday

thoughts are tinder
that renew daily
and stack up
in sloppy piles
awaiting the next
ignition

-kp