In a world where

sharks walk

and snakes hiss not

but smile with malevolence

and seductive grace,

to each, their own prey.

And that's all there is.

Like a barrel full of vermins

clawing up the ladders

to touch the heavens.

To touch the untouchable-

to save themselves while doing so.

⚛︎⚛︎⚛︎

used to love that game