The subconscious dominates the conscious


︎︎︎ Sam Robinson

︎ Aug 13, 2024

Driven animal— with the whip
hand out of view— the leash in it
strains, tugged as you struggle
thrashing against it, the collar
press against the special places
feeling sensational— almost erotic
asphyxiation— a parable deserving
meditation beyond words













Sam Robinson is a writer from Massachusetts whose work has appeared in Hobart Pulp, High Horse, Blue Arrangements, and elsewhere. He can be found on Instagram @baldsinatra, on Substack at sunworship.substack.com, or lounging on various New England beaches.

Also by Sam: Know before as children