to bless appetite

May appetite create energy
for core needs and desires.
May wariness come alive to the call of
pop culture and how the present can dominate
discussion, yet never get to the inner life.

May appetite for meals be sated with
enough. Enough wholesome goodness
to provide energy for day's activity,
enough time to relish the sharing
of friend's presence, enough delight
to tide one over until next meal.

May appetite of all senses be respected,
as this complements heart's desires.
May touch bring the warmth of relationship.
May sight inspire recognition.
May smell yield memory's harvest.
May hearing produce a longing that can
be trusted.

May appetite come into the moment,
a friend to guide, a confidant entrusted,
and a mentor of the soul.