made in China

i turn over

the salt shaker, made

in China

it says.

the table lamp,

the computer,

the radio,

the phone, my shoes.

i look at the tag

on my mattress,

made in China.

i pull back the tongue

of my shoes,

the labels

on my food.

the television.

made in China.

i'm afraid to pull

back your hair, dear,

for what i

might discover

stamped on the nape

of your neck.

you too?