One Step at a Time #8

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There was an old building in my city that got taken down semi-recently. Once everything was cleared, all that was left was this ominously curious alcove and this very rough set of steps. I hadn't even noticed they had this religious graffiti on them until I got up close. I think the symbolism changes when steps are in ruins or the rest of the structure is lost and they don't really lead anywhere. I think they reflect longer journeys and the times when we don't really know where we're going. I thought about climbing them, but I didn't. I should probably be careful if I do change my mind. That 7th step down looks like a tricky one.











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