the night out

she pulls
the one flap
of your collar
down
then brushes
lint and
crumbs from
the front
and back of
your shirt.
tuck it in she
says, you're
not nineteen,
and those
shoes, put
some polish
on them, and
change your
belt, black
would be better
with those
pants. did
you brush your
teeth?
oh and honey,
maybe do a little
quick nip
with the scissors
around those
ears and nose.
do you have
the tickets?
i'll be in
the car waiting.