Coke

A virtual ephiphany, a resolution through key, and I can breathe

deeply, so much so that the faded pink flowers in the vase

turn a vibrant shade of coral

like a flip of a light

poison pink

like a lionfish, roaring, gnawning at my perception

as I gasp for air

my heart puttering

sputtering, spikes all through my veins

roses spinning out of control, all through the air

how cruel for a such stunning visuals to accompany such a painful ride

minutes after just a sip of Coke

Coca-Cola I must specify

which must have initiated the machine I had lubed up with poison of actual

kickstarting dying, rotting on a spinning computer chair

the first is the worst, they say, you really think you will.