When drums open their throats

to give throbbing caution

when rain rain washes

worms from leaves

when eerie pinpoints

of light dazzle the eye

fluid hips gyrate

to deep and guttural vibes

hearts full

of everything

dance with glee

the shearing away

of foul moods

gleaming scars of shame

lacerations that lie

below the skin

stunned clockwork

community

finicky economy

resentment running through

lives spent in pursuit

of fleeting freedom

passion, fire, resolve

savvy and tenacious

riveting sermons

and soul-deep scares.

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