Behind A Curtain

Published on March 1, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Behind The Curtain

I find myself.

With bright lights and still beats, I stand.
My body carrying the memory of my past left behind.

I deliver.

With surety and confidence.
Here I stand.

A new woman holding smithers of ashes as they fall upon my feet.

Eyes golden.
Chest inviting. I stare.

Deep into the hearts of those who seek to understand beyond this mainframe.

I ask you —
What do you see behind the curtain of me.

— Holding