Shards And Stains

Juggler’s contest,
success decided by attrition,
champion is the last to drop
the jars kept in the air.

Exhausted winner
lets go of the pottery
in order to grab crown,
staggering over shards
that causes wounds to his feet.

Conqueror’s wreath
placed over eyes,
because can’t endure
sight of blood
and all the broken pots.