Stuffing

You’ll want to use lots of herbs, herbs from the ground—
The ground, dirt between my fingers.
Dirt—our mortal blanket.

Turkey

Make sure you tender the meat.
Care for it as you would a child.
Sadness tastes bitter on anxious lips.

Desserts

To watch the smiles erupt—
As saccharine doses delight them
Is sweeter than the purest honey

Drinks

Fizzy potions to toast the joyous moments
Or to numb the pain caused by those
Who call themselves “family.”

Leftovers

The cauldron of morning
Replenish your hunger with the effort of meals past
That new taste is cold realization.