Hand Crafted Kitchen

My grandma's kitchen
was the place
wood paneled
like both her
home and demeanor:
of the earth
with small, worn hands
crafting meals
for all
occasions
celebrations
festivities
from the
Thanksgiving turkey
to the homemade wontons
of the Chinese New Year
swarming spices and smells
breathing life and richness
into our family and bones
until we could become
one
strong enough
for memories
to carry
the honor and tradition
of her
hand crafted kitchen