ten thirteen

it’s a civilized
cave-in,
so
no
need to worry.

watch the commercial
munch
chips in denial.

denial tastes
like dr. pepper

& double-pattied
cheeseburgers.

hold the onion.

this kind of
life wasn’t meant

for strong flavors
or any

discomfiting
de-delirium.

build the bubble.
block out,

blunt

all the rough
edges.