Ruins Are Buildings

The roses on the floor symbolize a path leading to the penitentiary, suggesting a journey towards a place of punishment or confinement.

Describing a solitary confinement situation with one guard and one cell, referring to it as a personal cemetery, possibly implying a sense of isolation and impending doom.

Greeting a judge in the morning and inquiring about the penalty or punishment that may be imposed.

The line is incomplete, possibly indicating a hesitation or difficulty expressing a thought.

Expressing a sense of being lost or disconnected, unable to find a way back to a place of belonging.

Emphasizing the absence of a place to belong, suggesting a feeling of displacement or alienation.

Suggesting that there is no grave near the highway, possibly indicating a lack of permanence or attachment to a specific place.

Reiterating the lack of a permanent resting place, emphasizing a sense of not belonging.

Repeating the morning greeting to the judge, seeking information about the impending punishment.

Describing regrets as visible and persistent, comparing them to waving dancers, possibly highlighting the unavoidable nature of remorse.

Continuing the metaphor of regrets as dancers, suggesting a presence in one's life and surroundings.

Expressing a feeling of being trapped with no clear direction to move forward.

The line is incomplete, possibly indicating a pause or uncertainty in expressing a thought.

Describing a lack of options or opportunities to turn back, using metaphors of roads and trains.

Referencing red sky afternoons, possibly symbolizing challenging or difficult times.

Stating that trust is a crucial factor, presenting it as a simple choice to either accept or reject.

Reiterating the importance of trust, emphasizing the binary nature of the decision to accept or reject.

Stating that regrets are inevitable, presenting them as a matter of fact.

Reiterating the inevitability of regrets and presenting them as a choice to either accept or reject.

Describing docks becoming dirty in the sunshine, possibly symbolizing the tarnishing of things that were once bright or positive.

Describing people saying farewell to their friends, possibly indicating a sense of departure or separation.

Continuing the metaphor of regrets as waving dancers, underscoring their persistent presence.

Reiterating the metaphor of regrets as dancers, emphasizing their visibility and movement.

Continuing the description of dancers waving in the hall, possibly representing the presence of regrets in one's life.

Repeating the morning greeting to the judge and reiterating the inquiry about the impending punishment.

Repeating the question about the fine, emphasizing the uncertainty or anticipation of the outcome.

Suggesting that the silence of the judge is acceptable or favorable, possibly indicating a preference for the unknown over a known punishment.