the paper bag in which you store your avocadoes—
it helps ripen them, you said—
now a feeding ground for mold
the shiny stickers (grown in california!)
peeling from the black, alligator-like skin
the meat rotten and screaming
the seeds shriveled as though in disgust
these days i eat my pita chips with hummus
i can't walk into chipotle, let alone pay extra for guac