Table of Life

Come join me

At the table of life

As we start our journey of courses

Take the innocence in the starter

New to taste, touch, sound, sight, smell

Naïve in our conceptions, conversations and realisms

Eager to learn in our conditioned perceptions

Mirrored mannerisms and distinct behaviours

Pass the salt and pepper please

My taste buds have now flourished

A willingness kicked in

Seeking adventures, adrenalines and new horizons

On to the main course to wet one’s appetite

I can choose anything I wish

Keep it simple and subtle?

Or varied, colorful and tasty as possible?

Dare I go to the edge?

Make it the most spiciest mind blowing curry

And watch how it enlivens me

Or save it for dessert?

The sweeter the better

Giving me the biggest smile and wanting more

What choice of drink do I go for?

A deep red wine

A fruity rose

A subtle white wine

A teasing cocktail

Or an expensive champagne

Or keep it steady?

With divine water that feeds our soul

Do I follow the order of the cutlery?

Or freestyle with god given hands?

Do I use the napkin?

Keep everything in order?

Or let drips and stains come fall on me?

There is no set rule to comply

Eat, live, play as you wish

With life’s every serving dish

Filza Chaudhry 2021 ©