I’m a realist about these things on my doorstep.
I was complaining about my zebra. Call me Emily.
It’s important that you know the doctor’s mouth,
apparently. The first product I tried was minty,
Jennifer. Vacation in a Tube. Remember the safe,
golden beads of nongreasy sleep? Just keep cool,
ocean jewel. Not too pristine—a smudge, a balm.