they’ll feel overdressed 

for sure

inserting privileges 

where there aren’t any more 

 

a mess 

some will continue 

like they’ve always done 

in less interesting times

 

there’ll be those prone to act 

cosplay apocalypse 

retinues of disappointed men

shooting themselves up

 

as in your favorite horror movie

one will survive 

with a mixture 

of wits and agility 

 

she’ll know where to hide 

she’ll find you

inside a mystery

the credits roll over an embrace