Summary Of Danez Smith's Poem 'Sideshow'

Sideshow is a poem written by Danez Smith expressing that he has been focusing too much on the violence boys have on one another that he has completely forgotten when they harm themselves. Although using a metaphor he depicts that it’s the same show with the same characters, just different actors, and the same plot putting on a performance until the audience gives a standing ovation. It isn’t until the audience forgets about what they are standing for when a new actor comes out to give an identical performance. Using the metaphor of a show, he is able to translate the show into what occurs in reality. When the boy dies or performs, the usual reaction is to give an encore or in reality, bring it into the public’s awareness in the media, create