Curtain Call

Walk on the stage
after choosing this scene
again
More than once
in this place
I've rented this space
of disgrace
distaste
Uncertain for sure
of the lines I will speak
I dread the next day
A play
where I am the star
and they'll jeer
Buy a ticket for free
It's on me

No Fear

Invisible will

forged from iron;

it’s seams.

A cloak

for the daggers

fabric fog

surrounds me.

This costume of comfort

disguises my need.