Trinkets of Sunshine

It all comes to the table.

Every Thursday, someone in my group at work brings in treats.
It usually errs on an assortment of breakfast items,
but, we have a sprinkled blend of individuals here,
and so we are often "treated" to original recipes
in a sort of treats-of-the-world.
It's always a delight to be reminded how food-
something so routine to our everyday life-
has the power to string people together.
It creates a sort of invisible bond among colleagues,
it turns co-workers into companions.

It's the majestic quality of a glistening boiled bagel,

the tempting warmth of just-risen cardamom pumpkin bread,

and the crisp tartness of a mango-black bean salsa on buttery corn tortillas.
We all eat. We all share. This common groud.