Miss My Mother's Home Cooking

Sizzling onions serenading in hot, tempestuous oil

My mother conducts an array of delectable dishes

Effortlessly and efficiently orchestrating each one

Such skill, ease and execution of flavor and spice

Enticing aromas billowing around the house

Aching bellies and salivating tongues

Distractions of culinary delights

Marinated meats and choices of appetizing feasts

Colorful concoctions of edible sights

Such savoring moments on homecoming

Being nourished with delightful home cooking

Sheer comfort knowing it is all laced with love

My mother never failed to feed flavorsome food

With such heavenly, gastronomic goodness

She is no longer here but I try my utmost

To cook to the best of my ability

And be a welcoming and catering host

Filza Chaudhry 2021 ©