Lab Rat

written by Seraphina Foo, graphic art by Luana Góes

A child ripped to pieces and sewn together with scraps.
Again
And again
And again

But don’t worry!
I’m quite alright.
In fact, I’m having quite a delight.
In fact, I have never been quite right.
In fact, my flesh was a bit too tight.
In fact, I am now a lovely sight.

Now, you call them a madman.
You call them a lunatic.
You blame them for turning me into a spectrum of things.

Yet, I’m alive.
Unlike your daughter.
Or should I say your son?

You molded them into something they weren’t
You carved out their flesh
Over
And over
And over

You suffocated them for your own experiment.

Now tell me
Who’s the real lab rat?

Seraphina Foo is a 15-year-old pansexual blob who originates in Ontario, Canada. They are passionate about spreading queer awareness and very passionate about sleeping. In their free time, you can catch them daydreaming to music, writing until writer’s block hits, and doodling to their heart’s content.

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