Saturday, July 22, 2023

keep your eyes down

the rules now
are that you
don't make eye contact
or say
hello to strangers anymore.
when you're on the path
riding your
bike, or walking, you
keep your head down
and look straight ahead.
you pretend that other
people don't exist, that
they aren't really there.
focus on your phone
whether it's ringing or not.
this goes for on the streets
too.
head down, arms by
your side, say nothing.
acknowledge no one,
pretend that it's only you
that exists in the world.
keep walking
and don't turn around.

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