A cautiously optimist’s recipe for love

Bushra A
Nov 24, 2023

A cup of compassion

A couple of pinches of hugs

A pint of active listening

Heaps of reciprocal energy

Shared meals, cries, rage, and laughter

A moment of silence;

Glaze with respect, kindness, and shared values

Serve with a glass of ice-cold lemonade,

Or a piping cup of cha

Note: minimum two servings, measure with your heart for more.

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Bushra A
Bushra A

Written by Bushra A

Part-time writer, full time loverboy. I write about love, community, mental health, identities, food and movies.

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