The Indicator x The Student: “The Receipt”

says thank you!

Make it a great day! And all I bought

was a folder. Sorry about my manners —

you’re welcome and here

is what I made:

Some smoothies, an appointment,

my bed, a purchase, breakfast,

lunch, friends, smile, laugh, and

dinner, my class, I made it on time

I made it a little late, I made

some mucus, some tea,

my head spin, myself sick, a mess

of water, of fruits, of words

I want to say but only

made as far as the back side

of the door. I made

a mistake, subtle body, gross body,

separate existence, this skin become

flesh, and no –— not

between the sheets you raunchy

receipt you have shown me a care

without desire. The opposite

of divine. Your disinterest

in print. Sorry about my manners — I tucked

you into my pocket. I let you fall

to the floor. I did not receive

your message until the day was

already made. I’m thinking about tomorrow,