Fred Aiken Writing

Tag: footing

June 5, 2023

FOOT IN CREVICE

once i get my footing,
then maybe this won’t sound so awkward,
though maybe that’s just wishful thinking,
and my uncertainty will always be the most
certain quality about myself

May 17, 2023

STUMBLING, FUMBLING

unsustainable practices keep pushing towards 

a thrilling ending of writhing on the ground

with no one to call and unable to find

my footing, stumbling down the stairs while calling

out 

to no one in particular

and no one,

in particular,

answering