Glassjawed

By Thomas Page

What is the strongest point of your face?

Trace the hallows of orbitals and nose,

Blows made in boxing would fell anyone,

Won by the impression that the face is

His keystone. All faces become glassjaws

‘Cause a good southpaw to the mandible.

Reasonable people know mixed-martial arts

Parts anyone with the sense of feeling,

Healing from war wounds. I am no boxer,

Fighter. I’d like to keep my face somewhat.