Wishes, Dreams, Prayers

I wish

I had a genie in a bottle

That could give me

A few more years

With Mamma and Nanna

To lean over their backs

Capturing more tools and tricks

Cooking

Their true gift

I wish

I wish

I wish

I hope

I have a little time

To perfect the skills

I gleaned from Mamma and Nanna

Begging at their heels

Baking and cooking

Their tireless patience

Which seem to have skipped me

I dream

I dream

I dream

I pray

I have the time

To pass on my skills

No other gifts

I have to offer

A heritage rich

Back to my little girl world

Firing a thousand questions

One day I will answer

I pray

I pray

I pray

Cooking Thursday night roti and curry… back to basics, By Simone B. Naik Noemdoe, 2012-04-26.