if we ruled the world

it would be full of love and lavender

swarming

with bees that don’t sting

and goodbyes that don’t either

i can’t decide what’s better

one?

the other?

or neither?

and all we would eat

are spicy noodles

that make our mouths burn

and our stomachs twist

in excitement

or pain

or all of the above

all that hot oil in our noodles…

is that obsession?

or is it love?