but for a group invitation, I’d take a
worm to the head. Casters can’t be
castinets, after all.
People die in their 40s.
That’s old, huh?
I won’t be quite so distant. Mean-
time, you keep saying that. Means
you’re currently not working; just a
figment of culture. Or even couture.
I lie in a big box like a grilled cheese
sandwich.
We had dinner.
Turns out we often do.
After therapy I go on a date with a
guy who has a boyfriend. He kisses
Tic Tacs into my mouth. My ears ring
for days but I won’t be sad. It’s why
I like living in a democracy.
