Slice, turn, dice
Perfect cubes
Times 20
Rinse, stir, dissolve
Immerse, sniff—remember
Toast, peel, chop
Chop and chop and chop some more
Imagine: a full table; a family; laughter
Smash, peel, mince
Pluck, mince
Grate, grate, stir
Dip nose closer
Remember
Exhale
Sonia Chintha is an Indian American writer who lives in the Washington DC area. She blogs, writes poetry, and fiction. She is also an English teacher who believes that our experiences teach us more than any test. She is the founder and co-editor of Good Little Girls.
An epic journey ends today. Now, Je par, I go back Home sweet home– Filled to the brim I stand today: taller and stronger.
The first time I saw The Santa Clause, I was 14 and should have been more interested in fashion and boys. But I was still