Katya Weiss Andersson

Question and Answer

My mother once shook her head
at a tv show and asked aloud
why
do they have to be so flamboyant?

Because
after shedding the weight
of Greek life reunions
scripted sexual interplay
the latest royal wedding the gendering of everything
from boats to hobbies to household chores
the Chainsmokers
“inspirational” quotes as home décor
jokes about hating your spouse
sitting in chairs properly
the repression of authenticity
the judgments of our families
and the show Friends

we all
become buoyant
like flames.