mix 2 parts anxiety
1 heap ice cream
4 ounces tequila.
shake vigorously. (the drink,
not yourself.)

repeat until
you
shake
vigorously.

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Richard Lighthouse is a contemporary writer and poet. He holds an M.S. from Stanford University.

His work has been published in: The Penwood Review, West Hills Review, Mudfish, and many others worldwide.