Cooking with Kevin

In my kitchen of life
I once had a plan
To cook up success
With masterful hand
I focused on plating
Above refreshing savor
Serving fine dishes
Free
From tempting
Sweet flavor

Sharp knives
To slice, dice
Mince, julienne, and cube
Leeks, carrots, and beans
like they chop on the tube
i’d add too much salt
But not enough spice
Heat turned up too high
Blackened food?
Yeah, right!

I should have known
When to turn down
The heat
And not let presentation
Cloud the cut
Of the meat
Now my dishes are ruined
Appetite gone
My kitchen is cleared
My cooking is done


I’ll try to learn
From recipes
Of sour regret
Hope my next dish
Less bitter
Less burnt
Will set
Standards of flavor
Pleasing to palette
Maybe next time
I’ll just serve
A salad

Published by TheOtherKLM

Hey there! I'm K.L. McDaniel, an introverted extrovert who's into fitness with a bit of a twist and always shuffling through life's organized clutter. Here at TheOtherKLM, I dive into everything that makes us tick—from the quiet corners of introverted minds to the sweat and joy of staying active, all while keeping our mental game strong. I'm all about contradictions that somehow make perfect sense. Think of me as your go-to for exploring how to learn endlessly, live healthily, and think deeply, all without losing our collective minds. It's not just about fitness or learning; it's about finding balance in the chaos and connecting in the most unexpected ways. So, if you're into making sense of life's beautiful mess with me, stick around. We're in for a journey of learning, laughing, and maybe a bit of dancing... metaphorically speaking, of course.

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