I am a snail,
slimy, ugly, taunted, my
providers hate me
for destroying the scenery
for eating the greenery
that inhabits their fat wallets and
bank accounts.
God forbid they should blame
the tender marijuana plants
or the imported cigars or
wine aged to perfection, no
I am daughter snail
sister slut
they throw salt on me
and drink vodka.


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