Maddy Rain
Circus Trick
The thread that ties us - captivates us
Intertwining and spinning
The motions that guide us - defines us
Seamless and contorting
Our limbs interlocked
Our hearts interwoven
Body clocks in sync
When the spotlight hits
And the crowd leans in
The clock stops
My hummingbird heartbeat
Sets the tempo
My life dangling in your hands
You breathe in as I exhale
Sweat drips down your spine
In your eyes I see flashes
Of all the times you dropped me
Echoing, haunting
I see Death in its reflection
I count slowly
1-2-3
And the world comes crashing
Back to life
And we'll take a bow
And our eyes will meet
And I'll shiver as I felt it too
Death watching in the rafters
But he's missed us once again
This our circus trick