TAO LIN

that was bad; i shouldn't have done that

to prevent you from entering a catatonic state

i am going to maintain a calm facial expression

with crinkly eyes and an overall friendly demeanor

i believe in a human being that is not upset

i believe if you are working i should not be insane

or upset—why am i ever insane or upset and not working?

i vacuumed the entire house this morning

i cleaned the kitchen and the computer room

and i made you a meat helmet with computer paper

the opportunity for change exists in each moment, all moments are alone

and separate from other moments, and there are a limited number of moments

and the idea of change is a delusion of positive or negative thinking

your hands are covering your face

and your body moves like a statue

when i try to manipulate an appendage

if i could just get you to cry tears of joy one more time