Wednesday was Spaghetti

as if to gain

control of some sort,

as her life unraveled

as a single

mother with

seven kids,

my mother

designated

certain days of the week

with the same meal.

creating a set menu.

spaghetti

on Wednesday,

fish sticks on Friday,

chicken

and mashed potatoes

on Sunday.

the rest of the week

involved

wonder bread

and either peanut butter

and jelly,

or bologna

with American cheese

and mustard.