the overplayed disco song

pumps into the ceiling

where my poached eggs

run over my teeth

it's mother's day

i delve into

the almost creature ovary

that's suspended

on my toast

on mother's day



the waitress's mother

comes in for a kiss

happy mother's day mama

i'm bathing in diner scenes

and strained caffiene tea

the waitress is a stranger

who nourishes me

on mother's day