Tossing Knives

by xanthan gum

Published August 24, 2006

Face paint makes our show that of inkblots.
Tossing sabers and fire, talent burns the grass bare
As we are behind circus curtains clandestine.
Overtime, every pore erupts in sweat and betrayal.
Our work trains us for the liaisons and
the battlefield stretches into our sleep.
But we all know that the best entertainment has
A lamb of sacrifice.

[Act out every last goodbye]

Comments & reviews · 2
Heather_BlackCain commented Comment · Sep 3, 2006

Really cool, loved it! My favorite line was definatly "talent burns the grass bare" very pretty and nonsensical.



“Such nonsense!" declared Dr Greysteel. "Whoever heard of cats doing anything useful!" "Except for staring at one in a supercilious manner," said Strange. "That has a sort of moral usefulness, I suppose, in making one feel uncomfortable and encouraging sober reflection upon one's imperfections.”
— Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell