A calm reflection on cooking a meal for someone you love

I chop onions slowly, one slice at a time.

The knife feels heavy and solid in my hand.

Each piece falls into the bowl like a small gift.

I am making dinner for my partner tonight.

It is just pasta with tomatoes and basil.

But the care is in the details.

I taste the sauce three times to get it right.

I set the table with our favorite blue plates.

The candles flicker and the room feels warm.

I do not need fancy words to show love.

A simple meal can say everything.

I sit down and we eat together.