Heaven, Gustatory

 “‘Tis feasible,” my mother said,

“One day you won’t approach with dread,

The culinary preparation needed.”

“To keep your family fine and strong,

Health’s maintenance. And life prolong!”

I sighed and knew, this once, she should be heeded.

And so she set the gadgets up,

She showed me teaspoon, timer, cup,

And joyfully, she started my instruction.

And while I watched in blank dismay,

Components hybrid on display,

I feared I’d never manage reproduction.

My poor family ached long-term

Gelatinous stews that made them squirm,

And casseroles known only by their toppings.

But still my mother laboured on,

Her lines of duty, clearly drawn,

From morn till night. Without. Ever. Stopping.

Her daughter must be well prepared,

No defeat would be declared.

And suitors would not ever find her wanting.

From soup to nuts and all between,

She taught me her divine cuisine,

And introduced aromas rich and haunting.

And I learned to cook, I truly did.

Discovered secrets ever hid,

Explored the states of ‘Heaven, Gustatory’,

And though I’ll never famous be,

My friends and all my family

Are satisfied. And that, to me, is glory.

Each week, our friend of 'Porch Light' fame,

With praise and glory to her name,

Issues challenges all great and mighty.

With glee writ large upon her face,

She takes us to her happy place

And tasks her minions, aged from nine to ninety.

This weeks challenge? 

Gelatinous, feasible, hybrid, squirm, maintenance, casserole

Go ahead. Try it. It's fun!