Baking Bread

Delicious food galore

found in stores,

but the preservatives

make my skin itch,

nostrils tingle,

so homemade is best.

I craved fresh bread,

on this cold day,

so went to the kitchen,

kneaded a dough,

with yeast, oil, salt,

sprinkled with nigella seeds

baked a loaf.

It turned out crispy,

with golden crust,

spongy interior,

made neat slices.

Slathered with generous dollops

of cream cheese,

it was so delicious,

of course, healthy,

fulfilling, affordable too.

The whole family ate

with zeal and gratitude,

inspiring me,

to bake more often,

the way it should be.