the thing about the cult, the dominant culture says, That's a cult, This is reality. that's the same thing the cult says.

lasers in the park til the wee hours, cat feeding every 1.5 hours. it's all rehearsal for the big event. roll up for the mystery tour.

i understand the wish to exit by heaven's gate, though there is no exit. i think of those shining eyes, those faraway smiles.

but, we have a secret garden, and it's in this world.