she arrives

she arrives
with three pieces
of luggage
two dogs, a cat
and her
mother in tow.
you weren't
expecting her
mother
who feels guilty
for coming,
but quickly makes
herself at home
in the kitchen
and tells
you to go get
a broom
and her flip
flops from the car.
I will make
lunch for all of
us, she says,
shooing you
out of the way.
go to the store,
we need eggs.