I wanted my watch to melt
like Dali’s watches.
My giraffes should not burn
at any time.
I wanted my body to fade
in and out of the landscape.
My elephants would stand
on stumpy legs.
I wanted my mustache
to grow long waxy horns.
My portrait should be
photorealistic.
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