In this first global plague year
since the aftermath
a hundred years ago
of world war one
we stay indoors
or walk the neighborhood
inhabiting our homes
like social badgers
hunkered down for the duration
once again our kitchens
have become the centers
of what's left of family life
baking has seen a rise in popularity
with restaurants largely off limits
home cooking
takes on a new importance
and this cobbler
made with the apples gathered
from our fuji
diced up and topped with oats
and cinnamon
coconut oil
a sprinkling of monks fruit
baked in the oven till the topping
turns a toasty brown
once it's cooled off
there's no resisting
and the only question
will it last beyond today