Infernal Congruence

Jun 5

Written By Gigi Lopez

Infernal Congruence by Josefina Eggleton

We are haunted by every footstep we can see

Uncomfortable reminders that we are not singular

We leave footsteps behind all the same

A phantom for the next vagrant

Sometimes you see your mother in the mirror

Her sameness cautions “you are not the first”

A strange child on the street will have your eyes

You'll watch them and know you are not the last

Our hedonistic existence watches the world burn

And doesn't leave even a hollow apology

We entertain self sacrifice

And never acknowledge that we too are the kindling

An old mans wrinkles will show you a type of longing

One you have only ever felt

And the sight will ferment in the recess of your mind

Until your face is indented identical

We all want to be inimitable

We are born longing to tread ancient unknown tracks

Walking with a drunken soul our body can't support

We all end up dust just the same

Seasons