Not coffeecake
though they evoke memories too
no it was a tea ring,
cinnamon, raisins, white icing
and a maraschino cherry
sitting cooling on the hearth
warm from the oven
waiting for the lighting of the tree
the start of Christmas morning
before the stockings and the presents
8/7/06 19:25
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