Cassie by Genevieve Nemeth

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Fake blood streaks down her cheeks Lily couldn’t scrub hard enough Groggy start to Saturday After a bloody mary Friday Celery stalk Thursday

Halloweekend reminds her of a forgotten childhood: Peeing into a cup for dad to pass his test He rewarded her with greasy fries

She cooks fresh veggies in lard for Lily Lily washes dishes

Cassidy is a bacon egg and cheese vegetarian Gigi taught her to sit up straight, only kiss boys And pray before bed! But she slouches

She uses the bidet on full blast She doesn’t do anything small

Pregaming the Pap smear with vodka shots Lily will hold her hand as they swab Her inside

She will squirm but Reward herself with a McDonalds Double cheeseburger fries Special sauce dripping to her elbows Lily will lick the McNuggets carton dry

CASSIE

Genevieve Nemeth