Day Dream

Carving a moment from a

day dream and letting it breathe 

before dipping it in a pink

haze and spraying it with 

something that shines in the light.

Stick it out in the sun and 

forget it’s there 

until the rain is pouring 

and it’s soaking wet, 

warped in the wrong places.

Take it inside and pretend you 

can salvage it until 

it’s tattered, scattered across the 

linoleum kitchen floor.

Tell yourself it’s okay while 

planning a memorial; 

invite your best friends 

and set out your favorite 

snacks to ease the thud 

sitting in your body.

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