So you want to be a Chef

This job
is insanity at it's finest
long hours
incredible heat
deafening noise and constant struggle
to make a symphony
out of chaos
it is the closest thing
to heaven
or hell
that you will
ever get in a job
you need passion and desire
to do this work
and you need to be
a little sadistic
sacrificing so much
for the art
for the food
it is not a job for the squeamish
or the lazy
some people will
call you
an egomaniac
and that is okay
because it takes
an undeniable confidence
and perseverance
to do this day after day
while missing out
on everything
from birthdays
to holidays and anniversary's
knowing that there is
always
something more
to learn
to be better at
to strive for
and if that fire
in your belly
ever fades
it is time
to hang it up