Recipe for something better

In a cupboard by the larder
I found an ancient book
With recipes and stories
And lots of things to cook

So meet me in the kitchen
We’ll brew some nettle tea
Then put on silly aprons
And get busy, you and me.

I’ll meet you in the kitchen
I’ll meet you where you are
We’ll bake something together
Why stop now, we’ve come this far?

We’ll start with preparations
And gather what we need
Once all is on the table
We’re ready to proceed

A bucket of acceptance
Warmed up by the brew
Sprinkle it with humour
It’s the start of something new

I’ll meet you in the kitchen
I’ll meet you where you are
We’ll bake something together
Why stop now, we’ve come this far?

So, easy on the ego
In fact, just let it be
It does nothing for the flavour
Replace with empathy

Mix up and let it simmer
Don’t burn and don’t reduce
A heart, all charred and scolded  
Is not of any use

I’ll meet you in the kitchen
I’ll meet you where you are
We’ll bake something together
Why stop now, we’ve come this far?

It’s a journey of perfection
The culinary art
Of baking a confection
To heal the human heart