no one came and saw our shows and they mostly weren't worth performing
I could no longer tell the difference
between carving or reassembly
or which parts still held pieces
that would stick
or if the knife I used over the years
was too dull for even a modest incision
the joy diminished in unison with
the efficiency of the blade
and the potency of the glue
I dutifully filled and emptied the bowl anyway
hoping someone would recognize me
when the pieces would no longer resemble a face