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Fire Eater

Fire Eater

A poem

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Crystal Jackson
Aug 23, 2022
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A poem

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Flicker of flames 
The sharp sword tip 
Melting wax and ruby lips 
Sleight of hand
The bait and switch
Swallowing flames
The burning witch

Aimed distraction
Tears track fast
We fall in love 
(It never lasts)
Emotion swallowed 
I take them in
Trace love in patterns
On tattooed skin

The high wire trembles
In a bitter wind
Your hear…

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