He clangs, stirs, whips, spills
the world's compassionate emotions
into edible creations.
I can't distinguish the mix of smells,
spices, vegetables, fruits, honey,
olfactory titillations
making my stomach senselessly
churn, growl like a wild animal
demanding satiation.
One dog stands far/close enough
to leap at tiny morcels that might fall.
The other lies in slumber, her dreams
devouring the thickness of aromas.
Though part of it, I watch outside
of it, as love fills the moment -
perfection lacking nothing,
I am completely nourished,
as I savor the loudness of silence,
the motion in the stillness
of darkness falling.
of darkness falling.
My mind clicks its shutter,
freezing the picture of my loves,
but more significantly,
burning the feeling in my heart,
so I can taste it again
tomorrow.
tomorrow.
(For Poets United.)
what a perfect way to cap your day.
ReplyDeletei am also sensing a spiritual undertone on this one. especially with the first stanza
Very beautiful, Myrna. I can feel the love and gratitude in this poem.....how wonderful to have a mate who cooks for you! "Perfection lacking nothing." Wonderful!
ReplyDeletebeautiful, Myrna!
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Beautiful! I love the feeling of feeling completely nourished. No better place in life to be.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove encapsulated - and shared.
so juicy imagery,
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
love the jovial mood and the face of beautiful silence....
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day to share.. And another day making it even better.
ReplyDeletei love how you end it.. it's a nice promise to taste it once again.
ReplyDeleteI loved the tone, the smells and the feeling of contentment, Myrna!
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely. I'm a little surprised that one of the dogs would sleep when a tasty morsel was a possibility. Maybe she's a pessimist.
ReplyDeleteoh this is beautiful myrna...love the tender and rich feel throughout... completely nourished after reading this as well...
ReplyDeleteburning the feeling in my heart,
ReplyDeleteso I can taste it again
tomorrow.
That's the spirit Myrna! Always positively look forward to what tomorrow has in store. One will always get them value-added and with more prospects for the following day! Great lines!
Hank
A 3 dimensional view of love from the kitchen
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i could sense the harmony at home in your poem. husband cooking, one pet is dreaming while the other is super-hungry. and you, yes you who stands for the blissful us, you stand by marveling at this scene's perfections. thank you for the feeling of "settlement" that i got from this one. that and peace.
ReplyDeleteTender.... I love it.
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