Catastrophe Jones

Do you think you are
untouchable?
Nightly we plan the ways
to unravel your skin
dismantle the bones
of your power
and spill the blood
of your oppression
from the broken statue of your chest
Nightly
Nightly
we weave and we potion-make
the witches and warriors you mock
the witches and warriors of whom you are terrified

You cross yourself three times before you cross the street
before you cross us

you’ll bow
you know
you’ll bow some morning
a fool’s bow
and hit your crown on the floor
and finally realize all this time
you’ve been on your knees

I see you there
With your soft smile and your bashful eyes
But I also see you there
With your angry hands and your tight jaw

I see you there
With your kind words and your gentleness
But I also see you there
With your smugness and your arrogance

I see you there
Smiling at her
But I also see you there
Baring your teeth

Does she know the wolf you are
Or does she see the lamb you wear?
I see you
I see you
I see you
There