Monday, January 7, 2008

Ode to Aunt J.

I was feeling a little random this evening and what started as an amusing word web became this amazing tribute. I hope it brings cheer to your day – just as Aunt J. does for me!

You transform each Sunday
making me feel at home.
You bring back memories of family
and Ladies Lunches at cafes.
You bring joy to my heart
and your carbs feed my malnourished soul.
You replace rice for a day
or renovate it with your sweetness.
You’re versatile and creative.
You’re not afraid to try new things.
You make my collarbones less visible
and my face less gaunt.
You bring me syrup.
You bring me pancake.
You sweeten this sometimes sour life.
For all this and more
I thank you Aunt Jemima.
I thank you.

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