Queen of Hearts

Character Poem

I am a wild horse
In a cemented pasture
Surrounded by fake light.
This place is cursed
With glamorous cadavers,
I have caught this plague
Years ago,
I am now in its final stage.
I have traded in my grass stained overalls
For lipstick
The color of blood,
And the finest satin clothes.

I would gladly
Trade in my lipstick
For REAL blood,
This satin carcass
Needs to be filled…

I can feel my heart beat tonight.
Perhaps it’s the full moon
Or maybe the red wine.
Whatever the reason
I have not felt alive
Since I was in the light
Of natural green.
Now I am the queen of hearts
Married to the King of greed
In a city of hearts pumped dry.
But maybe I could save at least one heart
From its skeleton grave.
Then I could shelter it
From this deadly city.

I predict a red flush tonight
When the king arrives…