THM
There’s a theatrics to escaping ruin
that has to be honed.
The world wants to see you struggle
at loosening the straightjacket’s hold;
chip your teeth on the buckle;
worry your brow; throw your body
violently against the water tank walls.
There must be real danger.
Stevie Edwards, “To Houdini”
7 years ago 608 — Via oofpoetry © oofpoetryReblog
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