a chain hanging from the ceiling
a piano hanging from the chain
I stand beneath
it falls
doesn’t smash
the keys don’t fall out
like my teeth
it plays a song
sounds like a car crash
a horror movie
the monster jumps out – wearing a mask
and tries to kill me
wait
it’s just applause
the song is finished
the monster is clapping
in the audience
all wearing masks
so am I
– Kate Minter