Empire Of The Senseless

 ‘There’s something in the water!’ I smack the cup out of her hands just as the tip of the glass touches her bottom lip. ‘You didn’t swallow, did you? Tell me you didn’t let any of that shit roll over your tongue.’ ‘No. You fuck. I’m bleeding.’ She wipes her mouth with the back of her thumb. ‘Satisfied? What the fuck is wrong with you. I need to drink. What would you have me do, eh? Starve myself in hopes of being unaffected. Look where I’m living! This is an unavoidable fate. I chose to stand on this piece of earth. I accept my defeat graciously. I will lay down softy in this dirty place.’ ‘No, girl; I have never been so aggravated in my life! It is by your side I must stand. Look at me standing outside this dumb bar like the dumb fuck that I am. When will I step in? Never. Fuck you. Chase me.’ ‘Is that what your banking on baby? Boy oh boy, you’ve got a death wish. Have you harnessed enough patience to wait an eternity?’ ‘I’ve harnessed eternity. Do you want me or not?’ ‘Yes. Wait. I’ve got some things to w