tomatoes in the pan 

I sat and watched the tomatoes grill. 

The oil’s bubbling rise.

Like a gathered swarm of dancing bees, 

trying to navigate a narrow hive.

I just sat there watching this moment, 

in my mother’s frying pan.

And it felt so good to just watch bubbles of oil, 

and not need to be anywhere else other than that kitchen

-b 

November 11, 2020

Photo Credit: Hans Vivek