All wanting the comfort
of spoken Spanish, to gaze upon the family
portrait
of her plain wide face, her ample bosom
resting on her plump arms, her look of maternal
interest
as they speak to her and each other
of their dreams and their disillusions—

–“The Latin Deli: An Ars Poetica”
Judith Ortiz Cofer

Based on the author’s word choice, what is the tone of the poem?
A. excited and energetic
B. angry and upset
C. consoling and emotional
D. embarrassed and anxious