Lab Rat

By Todd Matson

The meth-fueled
lab rat is utterly
insatiable.

Can’t refrain
from self-seeking
behaviors.

Has no
frustration
tolerance.

Can’t delay
gratification,
never sleeps.

Has zero
impulse
control.

Is in a
constant
frenzy.

Wants every
morsel the
other rats have.

Attacks
them
to get it.

But enough
about the
President.

Let me tell
you about my
day at the lab.

Todd Matson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina, United States.  His writings have been published in The Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling, Feminine Collective, Salvation South, Soul-Lit: A Journal of Spiritual Poetry, The Clayjar Review, Agape Review, Redrosethorns, San Antonio Review, The Brussels Review, The Shallot, WestWard Quarterly, Mobius: The Journal of Social Change, Feed the Holy; Faith, Hope and Fiction; Soul Poetry, Prose & Arts Magazine; Solid Food Press and Heart of Flesh Literary Journal.  He has also written lyrics for songs recorded by several contemporary Christian music artists, including Brent Lamb, Connie Scott and The Gaither Vocal Band.