Tuesday, January 20, 2015

re heatinG

Some things when they grow cold
You can put them in the oven for a warm-up
And they're just as good--or at least almost--
As they were before.
(And if it's lasagna, even better.)
Most things, even.
But not love.
Once it goes cold
Carbolic acid bubbles up from its center
And all those sweet juices
Turn into snake venom.
Your best bet is to throw your plate into the trashcan
Seal the trashcan with packing tape
Drag the thing to the curb
And run like hell for as long and as far as you can
And start a new life in a new town
Under another name.


ings when they grow cold
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