hallucinations while staring at the computer screen for what seems like forever

almond squeaking

between molars

like summer-tanned arms

against wet,

neon pool floaties.

boots weathered by weather

and umbrella tucked

inside-out.

gumdrop nail trapped between

anxiety and stress and wanting.

earbud wires tangling

in too-long hair,

kicking dust under achilles heels

and feeling the sun

on knees

like roller blade knee pads.

press cold nose to the cello,

getting high

on the scent of amber varnish.

environmentally choking

crocs sloshing lake water

into the hallway

like loch ness cryptid sightings.

orange peel pressed to

sick tongues,

rosemary-filled ziplocks

tucked deep into pockets.

months away from proselytisation

and blasphemy,

the soul crowing and throat

hoarse from harbouring autarky.

(25July2020 9:56PM)