on the table:
bottle of pedialyte,
my phone always ready with
the safecall.

today I am afraid of water intoxication,
encephalitis, parasites, random
things, things not imminent
or even tangible like failure.
some of my friends.
this cavern inside but I’m full of
wormwood     a liter of water
phone
always
ready
dial 9
with the
        dial 1

safe call

(i won’t make the mistake of trying you again)

dial 1

and don’t tell them you’re suicidal.
and don’t trust certain people.
and don’t take too much mugwort.
AND DON’T FALL DOWN THE STAIRS.

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