a Dangerous Job
If she can live any way she wants
She will live dangerously, like a daredevil
Her parents knew this, but did not know
Her role in the circus would be a blind-folded target
While a guy threw knives at her
This is not okay, they told her.
They were shaken up.
It’s fine, she said.
It’s the best gig I have ever had.
And if he hits me I get to throw a knife back.
This makes it better?
It does to me.
Did I mention she was not their smartest child?
Copyright © Caren Krutsinger | Year Posted 2023
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