Crash and Recharge

I slept for two and half a minute Woke up and put

some lightning in me The label says it tastes like blue

The ingredients say “Do not ask” My hands can hear,

my eyes can smell

I finished all my work too well

I sent my boss a twelve-page email About reorganizing the spoons

You’re my emotional support energy drink When I’m too tired to properly

think My heart says stop,

my deadlines wink So crack another can beside the sink Emotional support

energy drink Chemical rush,

radioactive pink I haven’t slept since last week But look how fast

I answer things

I drank one before the gym

Then cleaned the ceiling with my chin

I challenged God to arm wrestling And alphabetized the parking lot

The crash arrived at half past two I saw my soul leave

through the roof I whispered,

“Never drink again”

Then bought a case because it’s cheaper

I don’t need caffeine

I need boundaries A stable schedule And eight hours of— (shouting)

NO TIME!

You’re my emotional support energy drink My sparkling little nervous-system shrink We’ll

ride together to the brink Then nap inside the emergency room

Contains 300% of your daily regret.