Director: At the End of the Day

Recalling energy to mind,
Exercising vigorously on the resulting fuel,
Sitting quietly, observing experience,
Calm and alert;

Making tea and sampling the flavour,
Taking a seat and sipping,
Letting the rich taste settle,
Entertaining the tongue;

Contemplating supper,
What shall I prepare?
Considering the options,
Putting a pot of water on;

Two tablespoons of almonds,
Oops, forgot the oil
And that goes in,
Then comes brown rice lentils and barley,

Adding the stock
And chopping the vegetables,
Waiting for the right time
To put them in,

Finally the spices
And the big cooking spoon
Is dipped in to serve
Into a big bowl for eating from,

Devotional practice follows,
Offering the aroma
To Tara Buddha
Before eating it;

Satisfied and a little sleepy,
Selecting an audio play
And kicking back to listen,
Laugh and enjoy.