Back and forth.

It starts with counting in threes. Three ice cubes for my coffee. Three steps behind other people. Three soft kisses.

Why do horses need horseshoes?

Open the fridge and close it again. I forgot what I was even looking for. Open it back again. Did it change at all? Close. Open again and pick something. Close.

What if I started making my own butter and bread?

Choose the same everyday shorts. Same everyday shoes. Everyday necklace. Until they get replaced by the new ones when they start falling apart. You have several pairs, but they are for special ocassions. Things need to be used for a specific purpose.

Are sharks smooth or rough skinned? Do they like to be pet?

Avoid eating with others, people who aren't safe. The sounds they make. The way they criticize what you eat. The loud clattering sounds of china and shriek.

What song would play at my funeral? I hope it's a fun one.

Touch every piece of clothing before you even consider putting it against your skin. Is it soft? Artificially so? Does it feel hot?

Put it back on the shelf, go see the pretty one you saw from the other one. No, not that one. It has the weird crease on the shoulder. Same as the sweater on the other shop. Next.

What do other people see as red?

T-rex arms are comfy. So is tapping my fingers together. Drumming on invisible heads, picturing the comfortable tap tap tap they make.

Is there a sound no one has ever made?

Look at the mirror but not at your eyes.

Is my face actually my face?

Stay up all night going through 21 different scenarios. Different songs. Different ways you could change your own life.

... Can I?