I change my faca̶d̶es
like I change
my kabuki,
kumadori,
masquerade.
Strongly tonic.
Delicately platonic.
Performatively
neurotic.
—— Intermission ——
Formal *****
casual dances,
tea ceremony.
Behind the stage
persona reveals.
Canapés with
unprecedented,
unpredictable taste.
Just how you might—
I like it.
🎭
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM UTC
I change my faca̶d̶es
like I change
my kabuki,
kumadori,
masquerade.
Strongly tonic.
Delicately platonic.
Performatively
neurotic.
—— Intermission ——
Formal *****
casual dances,
tea ceremony.
Behind the stage
persona reveals.
Canapés with
unprecedented,
unpredictable taste.
Just how you might—
I like it.
🎭
Don’t wear your heart on your kumadori.
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© Ayisha R., 2025
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