A performance worth dying for

A performance worth dying for

A Poem by Battlecry
"

I think you can guess it's about a circus. As usual. Yep.

"
As a sceptre flourishes insanity; madness unravels
A dark aura seeps forth from crevices in the ground
Through the rubble, through the flames
A silhouette soon takes shape
A man of darkness: red suit, red tie
Without the top hat; six foot, five
A single scar on his right eye
Deformed and unsightly; the colour of white
Hidden by hair of darkest of black
His green eyes gleam: he knows you've come back
A smirk, a grin, a hefty wind
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"Come one, come all! The fun never ends!" A circus tent forms, curiosity kicks in
A few steps closer, the man leans in
"Welcome to Deadwoods Circus, my friend!"
Stepping inside and taking a seat
The lights all dim
"Our show can't be beat! It's to die for, I say! You'll never wish to leave!"
The words echo clearly as your mind is taken for siege
You sit back and watch
You've already given in
"Shall we dance?" The man says, taking your hand
A dark toothy grin plasters on his face
"Close your eyes and sleep" by now you're not even awake
You feel his lips press against yours
Within seconds you're gone, body on the floor
The last thing you hear is the man say
"Welcome to the circus... You're here to stay..."

© 2015 Battlecry


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Added on February 18, 2015
Last Updated on February 18, 2015
Tags: Deadwoods, Circus, dark, performance, ringleader, poem, poetry

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Battlecry
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I adore the fact that I can knit together a blanket of emotions using nothing more than an object to write with and my own mind. Music and passion are what drives my soul to ignite. To be the best.. more..

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