hey kid
you’re falling further
into
that
faraway
place
please don’t cry
or fuss
there’s no point in waiting
for what will never come
but wait – it’s time for dinner
chile verde!
spicy and tangy and warm
homemade corn tortillas!
robust, chewy and soft
you can feel again
is that your body?
is that your heartbeat?
as your teeth sink
through the soft tortilla
and into the tender flesh
there is so much leftover
so much love
on the kitchen table
help yourself to more
make yourself sick
then go away
lock the door
play with your toys
spin your records
and read your books
wonder what grandma will make for dinner tomorrow…