food is, they say, a labor of love

a luscious fruit tart, a chocolate souffle

the traditional romantic gesture.

food is a labor of love

a batch of cookies baked just for dad

happy father’s day.

food is a labor of love

your little brother’s favorite popsicles

just because.

food is a labor of love

a birthday cake

for an old best friend

who drifted away in the day to day world

but who is still your sister of the heart.

food is a labor of love

a creme brulee made just because you can

to prove to yourself what you can do

and remind yourself how special you are.

food is a labor of love

making dinner for the family to help out mom

brothers laughing and eating more than their share

and everyone thanking you until you glow.

food is a labor of love.