Potluck by Teresa Chung

by Teresa Chung

potluck noun

pot·​luck | \ ˈpät-ˈlək , sense 1b also -ˌlək\

Definition of potluck

1: a communal meal to which people bring food to share —a potluck supper (Merriam Webster, 2019)

it was the

rolling waves of the torrential monsoon

white rippling typography

that brought souls from left, right and centre

interconnecting spirits

a common heritage

a united heartbeat

listed in the region of her great Asia

my heart went burst

from the hospitality of relative strangers

warmth of their friendship

sweeter than the pink mysterious nectar

a journey through taste

rich textures and flavours

can make the wealthiest

bow to their knees

spicy sweet and sour

like life itself

a dish lives out

it’s greatest mission

to connect, 入屋食飯

This poem was composed by contributor Teresa Chung based on Monsoon Society's first event, Pantry Potluck, that happened on the 25th February.