Laurel’s Kitchen 

By chance, a friend found a cookbook named “Laurel’s Kitchen”.

The serendipity of this discovery gave me pause to reflect about my life. 

Just what are the ingredients, when put together,

which will create a delectable and scrumptious dish?

What ought to be added and what are the exact measurements?

Should I let the mixture sit undisturbed so that

How long will it take to cook up this perfect recipe?

And, when tasting my concoction, will I remember to

stop and relish what feeds my heart and enriches my spirit. 

In stillness and gratitude, I now understand that being alive brings the possibility of a new recipe each and every day.

Laurel D. Rund