boo boo

she used to lather
your ego
with little phrases,
terms
of sweet endearment
like
buttercup,
or sweetie pie,
mr. wonderful,
and boo boo.
but now she says
hey, hey, what are you
deaf,
put the seat down.
how many times do
I have to tell you that,
and don't leave
your socks and underwear
on the stairs,
what are you twelve?
it always
begins by using your full
first name.