Art of Love

"Wife wants you and dad come over,"
his voice on the phone. "It's holiday!"
"I'm cooking, Mom." her voice 
a background song.

"Sure, we'll be there," I chime.
At first, genuine appreciation. 
On second thought:
her cooking, spicy and greasy, yet tasty;
with cabbage, tofu, etc.
all those known to be healthy food;
my tummy says no; my heart yes.
I'd just visit, 
for the food is visit is art of Love.  

©Byung A. Fallgren