First published March 29th, 2017.

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the body
copes with
habitual
poisoning
rather well.

toxic
mental-space
appears
normal

when steeped

in the
boiling pot.

—

[don’t you
know?]

even
hibiscus
tea leaves

soaked in
shit water

never
taste up
to their
full potential.

—

leave the
sewage cup,
teabag.

—

Elixir