you must pay attention
for this task is hard
but it'll be worth it
you are making
art

while you cook
under very harsh conditions
don’t be suspicious
there’s a reason

as a bowl
use a soul
search for the deepest one
out there
one so deep
that nothing could
compare

fill it with enthusiasm
for every single aspect
of life
not many will understand
why
every little thing
lightens up
her eyes

while you stir
with love
you will be amazed
the colors
you will see
are colors
you have never
seen yet

inside that bowl
throw some memories
those times she laughed
so hard
she forgot
how to breathe
and those times
she traveled
overseas

add every
Christmas morning
for that’s her favorite day
most importantly
get every childhood moment
you can get
and all the books
and quotes
she has read

add nostalgia
for every memory mentioned
but now
i need
your full attention
you must add
times of tension

no worries
her heart will grow
bigger
and her soul will grow
deeper
due to these
situations

could you please go to heaven?
and bring
a hug from
“Tio Carli”
she misses him since six
a kiss from
“El Bis”
whom she hasn’t seen since fifteen
a smile from
“Paulina”
i know she misses her too

yet, there's another thing
i want you to do

ask for the place
where heaven’s
new members are
you will see her
grandma
she looks like
a star

she will give you
the most
important ingredients
of all
kindness
and love

lastly
add some sprinkles
the good
and
the bad

this recipe
is not perfect
because my life
never was

please don't eliminate
any sad part
i’m a star
i shine
in the dark