They say chicken soup
is good for the soul,
but I say it's really good
for the whole.
The smell of it drifting
through rooms as you lay
makes your mouth water,
and want some today.
It teaches you patience
for it takes long to cook,
no matter how often you
lift lids to look.
Iffen the sniffles, you're
prone to get,add some garlic
and don't forget!
Some carrots, some onions,
and dumplings on top,
gathers round the family,
yummy tasting won't stop.
Feelings of abundance
are surely found,
that blessings of God,brings
enough to go all around.
Kay Ekwall©1998