‘It’s all about paying attention to detail.’ she remarked adding ten cups of white bread cubes. I observed with admiration as she went on. Brunch at our house on Sundays are a treat. The entire family gathers together as my sister prepares a meal. ‘Could you hand me the maple syrup?’ I smiled and handed her the bottle. ‘You know mama’s birthday is coming up don’t you’, I asked. She continued to pour cream cheese mixture over the bread. ‘Ofcourse!’ she answered. ‘We must plan something nice!’ I took out from the refrigerator, strawberries and apples.
The afternoon sun shone brightly outside as we served French Toast Souffle. I remember glancing on everyone’s faces as they devoured their plates. Content is key when it comes to building relationships. ‘I can’t wait until the end of the week!’ she jumped up with glee. ‘Really?’ I saw as my mother raised her eyebrows expectantly. ‘What’s happening then?’ I scooted over and listened as my sister went on to explain about the project she was working on. Her excitement was akin to purple blossoms in Spring.
Later, I sat down feeling exhilarated. I switched on the laptop and got caught up with writing. Words were easy like the wind, blowing soft their voices into my ear. I jumped as my phone vibrated and smiled to read a message from an old friend. I realized then, that life would be meaningless were there lack of passion ― whether it be writing or simply enjoying a good meal.
gentle pounding of heart
in the narrow lanes of life
moonlight dances free
Photo credits: Pixabay
Posted for Haibun Monday @ dVerse Pub
Posted on Tuesday Platform @ Real Toads
Lovely haibun. French toast soufflé? It sounds absolutely divine.
Thank you so much, Toni 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
I love the glimpse into your family life.. so much is happening with the world coming in to join your wonderful gathering…
Aww!❤️ Thank you so much, Bjorn 😀 so good to see you!❤️
Endeavors, or just life itself, done without passion is but a bland meal, not memorable, not worthy–just going through the motions. Nice to see you embrace & endorse passion in all you do.
Thank you so much, Glenn 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️
Nice description of a meal where you and your sister were planning a surprise for your mother with your mother pretending not to know.
Thank you so much, Frank 😀 so good to see you ❤️
I like that you brought out the passion and included your writing… since it seemed watching her cook was your cup of tea. We all have a appetite for something. Nice.
Thank you so much, Wolfsrosebud 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️
You have such gentleness of spirit and showing a little of it through your connection with your family over a meal from preparation to enjoyment of it all. This was very touching to read, sweet, sensitive and strikingly straight to the heart.
Aww!❤️ Thank you so much, Gina 😀 so good to see you!❤️
You made my mouth water with the description, but with love as the main ingredient, I suppose french FRY soufflé would be palatable. And the haiku is wonderful!
Thank you so much, Amaya 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
So much fun to be thinking of what’s coming for your own mother’s birthday! Discussed among the siblings would be ideal as ‘the ‘burden’ was being shared!
Hank
Thank you so much, Hank 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
Happy moments together and the souffle sounds like a bit of heaven. Yes, without passion, life would taste blah.
Definitely ❤️ thanks for stopping by, Victoria 😀 so nice to see you ❤️
This is full of passion, indeed. Well done, Sanaa.
Thank you so much, De 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
That sounds like a wonderful family lifestyle. Food is a great way to bring families together
Definitely ❤️ thanks for stopping by, Walter 😀
A vignette of your family life, and a beautiful haiku!
Thank you so much, Beverly 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
Sweet and magical times, Sanaa!
Thank you so much, Bekkie 😀 so good to see you ❤️
A fruity French toast souffle! Sound delicious, Sanaa, and your Sunday brunches sound wonderful – I miss family meals. I agree with your words, ‘life would be meaningless were there lack of passion ― whether it be writing or simply enjoying a good meal’.
Thank you so much, Kim 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
“I realized then, that life would be meaningless were there lack of passion ― whether it be writing or simply enjoying a good meal.”
And narrow lanes of life. How beautiful this is.
Thank you so much, Rosemarie 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
A sweet vignette of family life !
Thank you so much, Cressida 😀 so good to see you ❤️
Love everything about this….and most especially
“Her excitement was akin to purple blossoms in Spring.”
Thank you so much, Lillian 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
life would be meaningless were there lack of passion
Such a valid observation!
Thank you so much, Kerry 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
I adore the idea of the wind being like voices blowing their ideas into her ear. It makes me think that the wind is feeding her poetry through her scalp. Novel. 🙂
Thank you so much, Magaly 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
love that dancing moonlight..
Thank you so much, Rajani 😀 so good to see you ❤️
It is maple sugar season here, the best season of the year 🙂
Definitely ❤️ Thanks for stopping by, Marian 😀
Such a lovely glimpse into the small sparks of happiness in life. And yes, passion is the key to enjoying and relishing all that we hold dear.
Beautifully done. 🙂
Thank you so much, Anmol 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
What a beautiful reminiscence! I particularly like, ‘Her excitement was akin to purple blossoms in Spring.’
Thank you so much, Rosemary 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
This is such an intimate haibun, Sanaa, a wonderful family snapshot with delicious fruit and French toast souffle! I love the phrase: ‘Her excitement was akin to purple blossoms in Spring’. How true: ‘life would be meaningless were there lack of passion ― whether it be writing or simply enjoying a good meal’.
Thank you so much, Kim 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
Beautifully written peek into the household kitchen…my mouth was watering at the food description…French Toast Souffle….drools….You are blessed with passion in the kitchen and in your writing Sanaa
Aww!❤️ Thank you so much, Paul 😀 so glad you liked it!❤️
A lovely write of your family life, and French Toast Souffle intrigues me!
Life indeed would be meaningless without the passions that drive us, determine who we are.
Kind regards
Anna :o]
Thank you so much, Anna 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
Very cozy and charming. Loved “Moonlight dances free” ALOT! I might have to put that on my sidebar if you don’t mind.
Thank you so much, Margaret 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
Lovely!!
Thank you so much, Jennifer 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️