A Crockful of Cooking

There's a crockful of cooking going on downstairs.
The sweet breath of garlic, shallots and leek
are whispering to me.
They have snaked up through the bannisters
and left their promises.

The comforting smells and sounds
of my daughter cooking in the kitchen.
I can feel the love being stirred into the pot
and I cannot wait to taste it.