Weightless Anchors

Since when have oxymorons made sense?

Why must I look back and see

not a thousand legionnaires imitating my tracks

but rather a thousand devils

tracing my footprints

~

Wandering about an endless ocean

drifting amidst whispers of a gentle breeze

heaving forth the anchors chained to my feet

yet I do not find it difficult to walk

Author's Note

Attempting a new style, not sure if I have delivered it well . . .
Photo courtesy of Freakzter on Deviant Art

Reviews

[A.M]

really great, i loved the first stanza it was deep and haunting, this new style is great in my opinion so keep at it. very beautiful imagery.

[John]

I wonder if weightless anchors are similar to Blake's mind forged manacles, philosophies we have created than imprison us mentally. Could I suggest in the second stanza, the ship rather than the speaker is drifting endlessly and though dragging an anchor moves about freely. We understand this as a metaphor for the speaker's condition. The first stanza is rich with possible interpretations and I'm intrigued by the choice of legionnaires.

[Tai Ryens]

My choice in legionnaires is simply because I am enticed by the Roman structure of government. I'm attracted to Roman (as well as Greek) history like a pirate to rum.

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You've chosen a wonderful style and the flow is great! 100/100 I luved it!