there is that

i have begun to talk

to my appliances, 

the air fryer,

the toaster,

the microwave,

the coffee grinder

and the mixer.

i have given them names.

hello dear one. my oh my

Isabella, you look divine

today.

Sophia, you too.

where's little Rosie,

the vacuum, oh there you

are rolling under the table.

good morning. how are we

all doing today? 

sleep well?

we are family.

we spend so much time

together.

them all shiny and willing

to please,

and me so hungry

and willing to eat.

why ever get married again

at this point?

oh right, there is that.