addiction


I find myself 
absentmindedly reaching 
my brain not processing 
mind off in another dimension
where everybody looks perfect
and even the tears that have been animated 
are beautiful 
I distractedly unzip the bag 
and don't really hear the small crinkle 
thinking about how far i might go 
just to gain your attention 
and how far apart we are
I don't notice as I consume more
and when I finally do 
i find myself stuck 
wanting more badly 
but knowing it's not really what i want
yes 
I will admit
I am addicted 
to doritos. 
 

Inkpaw

VT

18 years old

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    Each stack higher than its former

    Every thought and every scrap

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    How do I push the words out
    From behind my taffy tongue 
    Thick with salty tears 
    And full of grubby thumb 


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    When feet fall soft but quick 

    Does the hallway extend

    And the hot breath of whoever’s behind me feel hotter 

    Why do I stay pressed to the wall 

    Like a stubborn gruby sticker