In the most turbulent of times

when life threatens to tear at its seams

in the most confusing moments of life

when living is filled with rife

the pots and pans

entice, enamor, enrich

comfort, console and collaborate

make everything more meaningful

after much beating

there has to be a rising

then find some time to sit down

with a dear one nearby

for a sip of coffee

and a dip of a cookie

stare into the sunset

drink in the aroma of a well-cooked life

nod a little together

reach out for a book asunder

stroll by in the night

and as love walks by your side

just be, simply be.