it is what it is?

we fall into
a pattern
of having our
own catch phrases,
never original
or new, or
fresh, but
things heard
at some point
and absorbed
through cultural
osmosis.
awesome, she
likes to say
when anything
is agreed upon.
or super,
or perfect
and exactly when
giving
affirmation
to something
said. or loudly,
really,
really? she likes
to express
with eyes wide
open, expressing
disbelief,
repeating oh
really? hands
on her hips
and then it is
what it is
to end the conversation,
closing the door
on any further
discussion.