The witches of Salem
were flame broiled
on a sesame seed
bun

while you went through the drive-thru
demanding extras packets
of ketchup.

The citizens of Dresden were
deep fried
alive

and I won’t tell you
of the unspeakable horrors
that went into making

the gravy.

The bathrooms are clean
and the condiments
restocked

and no one would be the wiser
if I wasn’t here
telling you this

right now.