body

blind blackbird upon
black of night sky flying high.
mind is soaring free.

exhale the anger.
inhale failure’s acrid smoke.
breathe to keep alive.

baboon like balloon
sits in my empty stomach.
food my emetic.

a kingdom to win.
four houses fight for power.
ruined on water.

one drop of patience.
quenches more anger than words.
juggle your black thoughts.

the blast will get you.
life lived on edge of a knife.
a soldier’s red strife.