Spices of Resilience

"In the depths of my mind, a lover did dwell A dark companion, with thoughts that would compel Me to doubt and fear, to lose my way But I found the strength to face him, come what may He whispered lies, and fueled my pain But I rose up, and refused to be tamed I searched for a way to break free from his grasp And found solace in the warmth of a gentle clasp The aroma of hope, a savory treat Filled my heart with joy, and my soul to greet The soup's smell aroused, from corners so dark Flavors of freedom, a delicious embark I lost my lover, over a soup so fine The soup's smell was so tempting, that I tossed him into the boiling soup"