Center

of a misguided throng

Jeers and laughter

taunts of derision

cruel incision

Feeble spin

Excuses wearing thin

Center

to hold close

Life in the shallows

filling gaps

hidden traps

Riding high

Short of the sky

Center

in an unsteady space

Entertaining balancing act

worthless applause

pulling straws

Squandered truth

Bittersweet fruit