Dark Kittens
every kitten is a reason to smile (and other slogans they tattooed in the nursery) purr loud enough and the grief won’t hear you. curl tighter and no one sees the claws. soft things are easier to sell. and so, we are kittens now. they whisper: "you are loved. you are safe. you are worthy." as they lift the scalpel. pink noses. plush pads. we are born in boxes lined with velvet lies. and every day, a new filter for the feed: ✨ today I choose joy ✨ (we chose nothing. we were bred for it.)
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