a cold sweat
trickles down
the waxed sides of the carton
when it's pulled
from the refrigerator
and with one inconclusive whiff
I wonder
why I'm here
and whether or not
I am still suitable
for mass consumption
or way past
my expiration date
Nov 15, 2022
Nov 15, 2022 at 5:14 PM UTC
a cold sweat
trickles down
the waxed sides of the carton
when it's pulled
from the refrigerator
and with one inconclusive whiff
I wonder
why I'm here
and whether or not
I am still suitable
for mass consumption
or way past
my expiration date
