A poem

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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