Steam rose gentle toward the face
Grain held sunlight soil and grace
Not a feast with silver crown
Only warmth in humble brown
Chopsticks moved without a boast
Hands gave thanks not self as host
Belly softened in the peace
Meal turned hunger into ease
No applause for simple fare
Yet contentment filled the air
Life felt sacred in each bite
Ordinary glowed with light
Grandeur hides in bowls this small
Richness needs no marble hall
Humble food can feed the soul—
Simplicity makes wholeness whole