Cutting Vegetables

Safety first you must keep your fingers
no before that

Recipe first you must choose a
wait step back a second

Purpose first you must love
yes at least care
hold that in your heart
send it through your hands
cut it into your food
and into someone’s stomach.

From care comes consideration
for the eater’s mouth, for their tongue,
for their ability to enjoy each bite.
From love blossoms perfectionism.

No one to love?
No one to cook for, to care for?
No problem. Cook for yourself.
Love yourself.

#NaPoWriMo 15/30