Headphones

Beatrix Livesey-Stephens, Age 15
St. Leonard’s

My shiny metal case
is encased in soft, sleek white

I unwillingly twist and tangle
like a self-destructive snake

The white shell grows thicker
for the pieces to sink into the dim, crepuscular cave

The most beautiful sounds
are emitted from these shelled pieces

But as they are free from the cave
they, along with my body, are destined to tangle

Until I am choked
and emit my last beautiful sound