Simmered in a flavorful and creamy herb sauce with a hint of garlic
on a weekday is deliberation; 
why is there always a deep shade of melancholy on the windowsill?
I coat the chicken breasts with onion and herbs,
season generously with salt and pepper.
The intellect chooses its own social gathering; 
I chew upon this piece of information as the concoction
no longer pink inside heats with another two teaspoons of olive oil 
and sauté garlic with basil and oregano—
there are people who are generic, they exist within their own limitations
and shun the ones 
who seem even a little bit different— I am a rebel, I thought, 
adding cream; I refuse to be in the center of the pan like cornstarch,
quickly stirring,
until acceptance like sauce has thickened slightly—explore the world,
so often it happens that creative minds due to societal pressure
limit themselves.
I return the chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with extra herbs 
and serve immediately—
there are moments when one has to decide between following destiny 
and fulfilling its purpose
or succumbing to the vengeful, the demented 
and the sadists who work together to form an organized conspiracy 
to oppress others in the world.
Remember, to feel deeply is not a sign of weakness,
it’s a medium that sets us apart in society—so much so that
when whispers of approval or contempt float across the room;
you will know— "if not for the creamy herb chicken."

 

 

 

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