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.