Content warning: family violence.
If you’re not in a good headspace for that sort of thing right now, I completely understand. Please enjoy this picture of my cat Thomas instead, and I’ll see you next time.
WHEN MOM IS HOLDING A KNIFE TO YOUR THROAT
It’s best to stay calm, if you can.
Keep your eyes on her teeth,
The way smart city striders
Ignore turn signals for car tires,
Rescuing their necks
So they may seek their own desires.
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After-bummer care: Here’s a video of Thomas the Producer helping me prep to record.
Thank you so much for reading my work. See you next week.
