In Nike's studio the radiator is painted red

an architect works quietly next door
we want to press our ears to the wall

we don't
instead you ask me if my mother will teach you how to draw blood
i want to pretend youre not serious
no Nike, I don't think so

it starts off as a buzzing
the dullest kind of irritation
a crack of the jaw
and it spreads
once again, I can't speak
but i am glad to be around you anyway