Skin Drums Poem by Nassy Fesharaki

Skin drums

Most of us are alive thanks to the animals
We have killed fish to birds and mammals.

Some from our fear, afraid of them near
Some to show our power, a selfish desire.

Most of us to eat meat.

Some of us used brain
Of preys made weapon
And drums, instruments
Made,
Shoe and hat to jacket
Bed, tarp, tent cover!

But the best as I guess
Was using the skin for the page
Wrote notes and preserved.

Now life is different
Tattooed are men, women
Messages live for short
Copycats and useless…