Every meal has a story to tell, though some untold stories are beautiful in their own way.

The Chappati's we cooked together

The tastiest of the dal curries-
I ever tasted 
the semi cooked tomatoes 
the raw green chillies 
and the fresh coriander leaves 
along some secret tips of his 
flavoured the curry,
the aromatic smells gave way
for the watery mouth and
couldn't stop more 
at the dinner table, 
a bit and more patiently awaiting
the Chappati's we cooked together.

Kneading, balling and pressing 
the hardest parts were his always 
And I often had my soft touch 
cooking the both sides 
and it was the sensuous role 
the purest ghee played there 
guaranteeing the softest Chappati's
as so a woman's hand is considered.
Though we hurried, curried,
pressed and baked along 
we forgot to dine together 
But it's ok, it has to be ok!

© Parvathy Ramachandran 

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