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The Gift

I'll break off a foot. Ate both arms yesterday The head went first of all Early Christmas Day. Best of all the gifts The prize is surely won A ginger man hand made By my youngest, grown-up son. Sweeter than the sugar No frosting is so grand The ginger scent recalls The gentle touch of his hand.

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Nancy Kaufman

Date: 5/7/2023 5:58:00 AM

how incredibly touching this is. You went right to the heart of all mother's Elizabeth. Happy Mother's Day!

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 1/21/2023 12:04:00 AM

Thank you, Ann. Nice to hear from you! Elizabeth

Ann Peck

Date: 1/20/2023 4:41:00 PM

Oh, So very sweet and lovely, Elizabeth.

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 1/13/2023 2:14:00 PM

Yes, there's still a faint whiff in the cupboard! Prompted me to make a pumpkin pie, Elizabeth

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/13/2023 4:09:00 AM

Ahh!! I could just smell the ginger scent. Thanks for sharing and for your visit to my page. Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/12/2023 6:30:00 PM

Ahhh so sweet. And yummy.

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/13/2023 2:15:00 PM

Thak you, Andrea. Some people here do a Christmas in July. Maybe I can pull off a repeat! Elizabeth

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/7/2023 6:36:00 AM

Charming, creative piece, Elizabeth! Janice

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/7/2023 12:56:00 PM

Thanks so much, Janice. I appreciate your take on it. Elizabeth

Paul Bell

Date: 1/5/2023 2:43:00 AM

Thought for a minute Christmas had taken its toll, and you were giving the family the hint to go.

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/5/2023 1:40:00 PM

It's been lovely seeing you all; now G'ma's going to take a nap! See you next year? (No, really, it was fantastic!) Elizabeth

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 1/3/2023 8:12:00 PM

A delicious treat, made with love-the best kind. I enjoyed this a lot, Elizabeth. Evelyn

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/4/2023 12:51:00 AM

Thanks, Evelyn! I was struck (again) by the impact of small things given with love. Elizabeth

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/3/2023 3:24:00 PM

For the first three lines there, I thought you had gone cannibal. Whew! Cute poem, as it turns out. ~ Sugar and Spice

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/4/2023 12:53:00 AM

Yeah, it looks like a shocker at first! It'd gone now; I couldn't resist that gingery taste. Elizabeth

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/3/2023 2:27:00 PM

Gingerbreads evoke so many pleasant memories, fun to eat and fun to enjoy at xmas time, Loved your poem Elizabeth, its wonderful that your son bake, such delightful treats !

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/4/2023 12:53:00 AM

You're a sweet lady, Mystic. So nice to know you. Elizabeth

Deb M

Date: 1/3/2023 6:06:00 AM

That is so lovely Elizabeth! Debx

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/3/2023 1:10:00 PM

Hi Deb! Thanks for the comment! I hope you had a good Christmas and are A OK! Elizabeth

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 1/3/2023 2:41:00 AM

Must have touched your heart. Well expressed sentiments.

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/3/2023 1:12:00 PM

At this age, the kids hold your heart in their hands. I've been lucky! Thank you for being in touch, Victor. Elizabeth