The items in his stainless steel Frigidaire:
Three different brands,
Of Sriracha sauce.
A growler of IPA from that brewery around the corner,
The one where non-drinkers go to drink.
A regimented row of Chinese take-out containers,
Egg Drop Soup, Kung Pao Chicken, Sweet & Sour Shrimp, brown rice.
A half-empty tube of Preparation H ointment,
In a Ziploc baggie.
Pre-packaged mix of arugula, kale, and romaine,
Balsamic vinaigrette packet included.
Spring water from Scandinavia,
In non-biodegradable bottles.
A Tupperware full of banana pudding,
“Love, Mommy” in permanent marker on the lid.
A bottle of Dom Pérignon properly stored on its side,
Waiting for a worthy occasion.
The items in his refrigerator.
Reveal all,
You need to know,
About the man.
Yes! Donna, the “Love, Mommy” pudding is it.
The ending is very strong and insightful…