" Crossing "...

" Crossing "

by Suzán Jiván
Mom & Mom-
Mom Suzán

Crossing borders
as dark horses
gone beyond calamari
while dunking croissants
in classically called,
"Mom-and-Pop" shops

deemed, "gluten-free"
and "low-carb"
as, "no problem"
under modern monikers

all the way
from blueberry farms
complementing
full-bodied-
raw-milk cheeses
seen an small batches
of divinities

vibrantly deep
mouth-watering
salty and savory


blow torching
breakfast bacon
at the table
unveiling
the latest tastes
after years of aging

carrying crush-proof camel cases
squeeze click change
resulting in low birth weight
well past the expiration date
sold to minors under the table...