Flame beneath the pan,
the knife falls without hurry —
the mind settles too.
Oil hums, sardines sear,
each stir a returning home —
no elsewhere remains.
The lunchbox is packed,
a small life tended with care —
this too is enough.
#703 Tentang Roti Canai Raju’s
Hangat hangat di hujung jari
Cukup kenyal cukup garingnya
Sedap lazat tiada terperi
Roti canai Raju’s namanya!
#699 Tentang Nasi Lemak Legend
Segunung gumpalan rezeki
Berbalut daun gaya Illuminati
Diiring secangkir kopi
Ah, nikmat yang paling tinggi!
#692 Tentang Mochi dan Cinta
Secangkir kopi panas
Sekembar mochi manis
Sejoli dua belangkas
Persis cinta ternafis!
#622 On This Kaiten Parade
Coloured plastic plates
March past like carnival floats
Pleading for your reach.
#506 On This Breakfast Buffet
Bounteous morning feast
of medley fruits and sunshine
Such majestic Grace!
#423 Tentang Kerambangan Mata di Bulan Ramadan
Gulai daging dan ayam kurma
Ayam goreng berdamping sambal
Kari ayam dan kuah dalca
Ikan keli dan ikan bawal
Pulut panggang, karipap daging
Gado gado berkuah kacang
Sayur kacang dihiris ramping
Kari kambing merbak terhidang
Kueteow goreng dan macaroni
Nasi lemak dan asam laksa
Rambang mata tercuit hati
Pilih satu, pilih semua?
On Those Global Halal Biscuits
Why aren't we capturing this massive global halal market? Because for all of your arrogant bluster it is easier to eat a biscuit than to make one.
On the Golden Orange Tiramisu
A tang of orange
Over dollops of thick cream
And coffee: festive!
On Enjoying that Slab of Medium Ribeye Steak
Now I understand
Why some would choose to stay plugged
Into the Matrix.