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Two Cooks in the Kitchen

I’ve got a plan for dinner,
will you cook with me tonight?
read the text
yes, Love, I will cook with you

upon arrival, he has already started
chopping onions and garlic

we bump into each other in our small kitchen
a reminder to use our words
to communicate the little things
the assumed
and often most important to express

I chop tomatoes, grate cheese

we talk about our day
he touches my hand
looks me in the eye
and tells me
I deserve to pursue my dreams

he has a new recipe
the vulnerability of trying something new
while doing somewhat familiar things

Do you like it?
yes, Love, I do

we eat together
cuddle after
and leave the dishes for tomorrow