[dVerse] May 15th - Inventory for Staying Alive in Public

One safety pin fastened to the inside of a wobbly long top.One phone charged to 63%, which is not enough, but is treated like faith.One friend who knows the cab number, the driver’s name, the route, and the exact hour to begin worrying.One lipstick that has outlived three men and two versions of the self.One packet of tissues.One packet of lies: I’m almost there. / My brother is waiting