no need to measure anymore

we reach

a point in life, in cooking,

in baking,

in love

where we no longer need

to measure.

we know how

it's made.

what to add, what to

not add,

heavy or light on the pour

or shake

of salt,

or spoon of sugar.

we know the taste we want.

the thickness

of affection,

the sweetness of confection.

we know the smell of it.

the taste upon our

tongue

when it's done.