Tamed Jitters

by Intente's Pupil


Tremble, rumble, quiver.
A shaky hand, the yips:
an answer to trenchant words,
wretched thoughts,
a cruel self.
Monochromatic. Venomous.

Abrupt yell from within
calling for an uprise.
A self-concept imagery
of dubious veracity:
a useful blandishment
to fight reluctance,
to step forward.

Feet on the stage.

A frumpy etiquette:
shaggy beard, ragged hair.
Passé houndstooth bow,
pants shabby, worn-out.
Ghastly wan face,
lead poisoning makeup:
a saturnine glare.

One single bottomless inhale
advocating for a calmness state.
Mind serene, tranquil, deaf.

Mouthpiece put, spit in place.

Thundered blow, resonating buzz.
Mighty horn, shivering brass.
Melodic lines, erroneous redux
of former ones.

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