Bento Box Universe

Tiny galaxies in tidy rows,

Carrots shaped like stars that glow.

A boiled egg moon in a sea of green,

Like broccoli hills from a lunchbox dream.

世界は小さいけど、

心は飛んでいくよ。

You packed it all with quiet care,

A note tucked in — I’m always there.

箸でつまむ、小さな宇宙、

It’s more than lunch, it’s something true.

Bento box universe,

A whole soft world in a square.

Wrapped in cloth like folded skies,

With flavors made from lullabies.

Every bite a little spark,

火曜日の午後に光る星。

Bento box, my tiny sun —

The day has only just begun.

Rice shaped like a sleepy cat,

Smiling sweet where the soy sauce sat.

A tomato planet, blushing red,

Orbiting near the buttered bread.

静かな午後の窓のそば、

ランチの中に夢がある。

You said:

“Don’t forget to slow your pace,

Even in this busy place.”

その言葉、まだ覚えてる。

In every fold, I feel your grace.

Bento box universe,

Simple love in sesame seeds.

No need for stars so far away —

Lunch like this can light the day.

Tamago sun and pickled rain,

今日の悩みもきっと晴れる。

Bento box, my tiny peace —

The quiet joy that doesn’t cease.

So I open up the lid and see,

My galaxy, made just for me.

そして思う、ありがとう。

Bento dreams, eternally