Soul survivors in limelight seek
Center–stage with theatrical flair,
Childhood hearts that tremble and quake
At the blood sport exacted with care.
One smiles and laughs in seeming madness
Then shrugs as if nobody cares,
Anger spilt forth in heart–pounding rush
Hunted rabbit into hidden snare.
The other perceived with beauty and strength
Gives her Self up to spiritual growth,
Determined resolve for this sanctified state
Drained away by the need to be loved.
With scarcely a thought to their circular course
Calmly chanting each hardwired verse,
One in vulgarity, brashness and pluck
The other in anguish and curse.
Sadness prevails over secretive hearts
Dark suspicion; pervasive self–doubt,
Fear – the essential hazard of love
Peaceful passage relinquished throughout.