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From the collection of "Bodily Observations".

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. 

There's something mysteriously disturbing  

About a crackle, rubbing, and cotton 

In the ear. 

 

A child’s game of telephone, 

A whisper, a puff of breath against 

The lobes, the hissing sound as they  

Pronounce sharp words. 

 

Rice Krispies breaking the surface 

Of a bowl of milk, the moist surface  

Cracking hidden air pockets. 

 

Harsh snapping of petrified ice cubes  

In a freshly poured glass of water. 

 

An empty sink of dish soap bubbles 

Attempting to retreat down the drain, 

Quietly bursting as they slide  

Towards the void.  

 

There’s something disturbingly pleasant  

About ASMR...