dinner

Dinner for one
a lonely number
an easy sum
1+ 0 = 1
nothing much elaborate
a singular bowl or plate
few dishes as possible to clean
maybe a one pot meal
not an everyday fare
a lazy stare,
at the stove and its done
as quick as that
and special still
not skimping on the flavours
it shouldn't be a drill
a bake perhaps. a stew or soup
how about a fusion? a culinary coup
some proteins. some veggies from fall
there are greens in the fridge
frozen marine life small
perhaps a light grill
and special marinade
anything easily made
but not too frivolous
that I can ladle in a bowl
brisk, simple, delicious, nutritious
challenging dinner goal
that's the thing about being alone
a crown on my head
yet I rule without a throne.