I am writing, if only sporadically. I've been writing a lot of poetry lately. Recently much has been centered around the subject of love. Is this new boo-inspired? Perhaps. Haha. But also my Bible study has really hipped me to the depth of Jesus' sacrificial love for us. I've been a Christian most of my life (baptized at age 10 or 11), but like any other relationship, sometimes you can take for granted what you've had the longest. Anyway, this poem is more on the romantic love tip, but I guess if you stretch it, it could apply to other loving relationships as well. Here it is.
Love Recipe
You measure and I'll pour
and let's stir this pot together
Set it over a warm fire
and see what we can make
I don't usually follow recipes
I just let the flames blaze
Toss in a few spices
Rely on nose, fingertip, tongue, even eyeball
Crack my knuckles and dive in
blind-hoping it all comes together deliciously
And if not I'll eat it anyway
But for you...
I want to cook with some intentionality
I won't abandon my creative freedom
but I don't want to burn the rice as I sometimes do
I want you to eat and be satisfied
with hearty, love-filled, soul-feeding goodness
And I want you to know that this dish
was made just for you
I posted this on my blog on Valentine's Day. In addition, I have another post reflecting on what love means. Here's the link to that. So I've been writing, which is good. Now if only I could direct that energy in a more disciplined way... (ah, there's always a catch!).
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So glad you're writing, my dear! I think I'll have some love for dinner :)
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