the highway
by Joe Lieske

About the Print:

the highway

the highway was filling with eager heads
all excited that this was their time,
everyone thinking the road wouldn’t end
the pathway to making a bigger dime.

looking ahead as they cruise along,
faith in each other has left no doubt.
groups spring up, composing and singing songs.
closed eyes, lifted heads, ignore other routes.

from the entry ramp he views their road.
he watches their pace with sparkling eye.
not vain was the depart from his abode,
he thinks of life and looks to the open sky.

desire to find what can’t be bought,
and instead joining the trip that’s re-run,
he gives them his back and his eyes grow taut,
arms crossed, head now facing the setting sun.

going west he nods his head.
gas tank full and day quickly fading
the car he drives is now his bed
with new marvels to see, the world is waiting.

foolish, no. he took the chance,
ready to begin a longer ride.
leaving behind the train of ants.
“i can always get on from the other side.”

By Joe Lieske. An archival pigment print.

This print is no longer available from Wallblank. It is shown here (and will remain) for archive purposes.

Print Details:

Photograph

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