Ooey Gooey

the waitress sets down a perfect pizza,
still warm from the oven,
cheese still soft.

you ate breakfast but skipped lunch.
you’re just too hungry.
you are going to devour this.

that anticipation;
that sensation of a feast;
is what i feel between my hips right now.

my low belly grumbles with certainty.
the meal is so close,
only the slowness of civility restrains me now.

i take a deep breath in,
filling my lungs with heat.
i exhale.

soon.