Mother's Day

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 caffeine tea
the waitress is the stranger
who nourishes me
on mother's day