that stuff is bad for you
these?
greens?
our canvases
caked in chia seeds,
slip down our necks as we laughed,
curing me,
wash it off gently, she says
my flush face finally feels fresh, I see
just a sip, she says
and pushes the drink to me
those are bad for you.
crumbs seep into my mouth as she speaks
and I light the petals two by two
no thanks ladies, juice cleanse for me tonight!
fresh flesh!
lettuce wrap!
they are not what they seem
green stems disguised as beams
the petals ignite, a sea of flames
tricks in light, merely mind games
the cool glass sat on the palm of my hand
my nimble fingers gripping the stem
once the cup is tipped,
the liquid slips
don’t drink that, they say
it’s bad for you.
I’ve had a rough day,
maybe I’ll have two
I’ve cared for myself,
my skin, my bones
I even reached for top shelf,
not some measly little clones
veggie buns and orange slice chokers
green olive martini floaters
cool cucumber glasses
to help us see past this,
our self-deprecating habits
Strike Out,
Digital Director: Isabel Choi
Concept: Megan Mohrmann
Assisted by: Megan Mohrmann & Brianna Bascle
Beauty: Brynn Lewin
Model: Shelby Grason
Photographer: Katrina Oro
Written by: Payton Muscato
Tallahassee
