Princess.

Aries 

little darling when you thought no one saw i caught sight of your fall 

a quick descent inside a falling star  your wings perishing against gravity  a murderous crash landing  a sky child left abandoned but a spring blossomed  bruises spilling into blossoms in the place you washed ashore on earth i watched you trace your back and ravish everything in search of your wings  you tried to blink and pinch wake yourself from this dream but right there you would stay while a deluge began to stir calling your name in the roar of thunder coming right for you a terrifying war  but instead of run away  i watched you hurl yourself  toward the storm  velocity, fury, ruby roses with thorns of swords you didn’t need wings anymore 

C

I bring in a graduated cylinder of it and we talk about how it’s used in nuclear power plants and gmo crops. How inhaling even the small amount I’m holding can lead to suffocation or even death. It’s found in vaccines and cancer cells, but also in infant formula and pet food. It is a huge component of acid rain, can cause severe burns, and has been found in places that were thought to be the most pristine and unpolluted locations on earth.

We talk about how there are little to no regulations on this chemical. No bans, no warning labels, and most manufacturers don’t even have to disclose their use of it in their products.

My students are outraged. We talk about what we can do. Create posters and flyers to spread awareness. Contact our senators with petitions to ban DHMO. Spread this information all over social media.

Then I explain that the real problem with dihydrogen monoxide is that….when I am thirsty…there is just nothing else as refreshing, and then I watch their looks of absolute shock and horror as I drink the entire vial down.