The Trapeze Swinger
Evan Sanders

Based on ‘The Trapeze Swinger’ by Iron and Wine.

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I cried.

I shouldn’t have cried.

I’m not supposed to cry.

I can’t have cried.

I don’t cry.

Ever.

So, I can’t have cried.

I couldn’t have cried.

I’m not supposed to cry.

Not even if I’m filled with doubt.

Or if I’m afraid.

Or grieving.

I’m strong.

I’m brave.

I’m stoic.

I’m not supposed to cry.

Not even if it’s all coming down around me.

All around the frightened trapeze swinger.