Independent Variable

~ Deah Caldwell

via Daily Prompt: Treat

Treats are served,
and so are threats.
Both empty–
like calories and
poor coping skills.
Like cocaine, one
lights your brain
on fire.
The other–
an amygdala hijack.
The only real difference
is the letter h.

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