The Mischief Manifesto

Written by Angelica Rose Ortiz

Strange Possibility


Then I woke up.

I love sneezing, farting, and coughing whenever I want.

I don’t know if I have time to write.

First, I must say I’m bright and ready for anything.

I gave a big smooch to the moon this morning.

“Time of day” is a beautiful phrase.

Lick the surfaces of ponds and leave behind trails that lack algae

“Algae”

Another funny word.

Also, there’s something special about horses

that brings forth poetry, harmony, and love for the world.

Riding a horse is a strange possibility.

It is romantic,

it harkens back to the past,

it is a nuanced relationship to have with a vehicle.