Is it safe to wash the cup I made
from the skull of my nemesis
in the dishwasher?

If the kitchen fire was caused
by my child microwaving
the golden idol of Xacmool,
will my insurance pay?

I had to drive my Civic
to the sixth circle of Hell
to pick up my heretic husband,
and now the transmission
slips—does that void
my warranty?

I didn’t mean to drop
that hair dryer into the River Lethe.
Sorry about that—I forgot
about the dangers
of water and electricity.
And I forgot that I needed
to keep you safe.