Blood and Skin

I. The performer curls himself around the
subway pole like he’s a vine of ivy. 
Some of the captive audience clap and
others turn their heads. 

II. On the beach there’s a freak show that features
a man with skin like elastic, a girl
who eats fire, and a woman you can slice
with a sword as many times as you like;

she will not split for the blade. She knows that
blood and skin make poor clothing for a soul, 
which would rather be wrapped in soil like a 
root, and sprawled out for miles underground.

Reviews

[Joshua Carl Cruz]

I may be years in getting to this but im glad i did. it really went to a place i could imagine and hear what she thought and i wish it went on well done

[Sami Khalil]

A very unique write...Thank you for sharing...:)