Survival walks into a bar &
looks so much like exhaustion
that the unease becomes tangible,
gazes all suddenly turned away.

Survival walks into a bar &
orders a drink, only to slap it
over her bleeding wounds &
flinch when it makes them burn.

Survival walks into a bar &
spits out the window, sits in a
corner and glares at everyone
who looks her way.

Survival has bandages all over 
her face & tiredness in her eyes,
little half moon circles etched
into her skin beneath.

Survival smiles, &
her teeth sparkle.