The cold slices of chicken breast grilled the night before
Became the centerpiece of a meal designed for two
Waiting for the addition of condiments and spices
To add new life and taste as the transformation began
Pepperoncini, tomato and red onion kissed the avocado slices laced with sea salt
As a diced jalapeno pepper, denuded of seeds, spread its latent warmth
Whole wheat tortillas heated in the microwave with shredded mozzarella
Hinted at the nearness of the meal while beckoning aromas stimulated salivary glands
At last the ingredients old and new were loaded on top of the tortillas
Folded into burritos and sprinkled with Tabasco and Tapatio sauces
White wine in tall glasses awaited the serving
As the suspense-filled moments of the first few bites arrived
Could the new offering be better than the original?
Was it possible to form an endless chain of dinners, one meal morphing from another?
In an instant the answer was obvious: yes, it was possible! Hallelujah!
Who knows where the leftovers end and the new meal begins? Hallelujah!
