clean machine

my only aim now is to be 
a more effective vessel 
i’ve scoured all my pipes 
refinished to a perfectly reflective sheen
the filler will flow without the slightest stick 
the matter will move of its own volition
i’ll host the sweet and acidic
the chunky and the thin 
the scorching and the soothing 
from the source above and below 
surging through my manifolds
note motherboard signals if necessary 
sent to the following unit with record efficiency 

just don’t forget 
my two-year maintenance regimen 
pull me from the machine 
wash with care   
leave me on a clean towel on the shop shelf 
put on your old favorite AM song 
let me rest and dry