Exhale, nostrils flare
mouths open
grabbing air
Anger rises, turmoil pursues
craning necks
fights ensue
fists to the skies
a rush to the ring
stares meet bulging eyes
arms hug the scene
then drop
to the dance in the ring
The Ringmaster and the Tiger lie motionless
blood drips off of bared teeth
The Ringmaster takes a breath
a cloud of sawdust stirs
The Tiger licks the wound
The Ringmaster belongs to Her
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