冠军 CHAMP

“​You are delicious I don’t mind letting you know​”—Frank O’Hara

“​Why choose love / when hate comes first​”—Carly Rae Jepsen

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Why do cans still come with those plastic rings that kill dolphins & sea turtles & such

I thought we were past that in our post-racial society

Look at u

u stroke the ego

a flash of ankle

touch the id

a flare-up some would consider shocking

helpless shiver of recognition

a modicum of professionalism

savage truths coaxed from your precious mouth

demure as cut fruit

blond peaches bounce like they know the expense

We are modest dreamers (it takes a lot)

U like me better dressed as Wild Turkey

I like u better heartbroken

U taught me how to love at arm’s length

Killmonger in a MAGA hat

I’m sorry I said to meet at Auntie Anne’s

I didn’t know ur parents were killed in a robbery gone wrong

Here

Have a pretzel