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A ROAST TO THE TOASTER

ROAST TO THE TOASTER
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toaster, warmth you bring,
golden crusts greet morning light,
sunrise in my hand.

slots are welcoming
embrace bread with gentleness,
toasting it with ease.

each slice meets your heat,
a transformation occurs,
soft to crisp delight..

you're more than a tool,
symbol of comfort, routine,
part of daily life.

here's to you, toaster.
may your coils always glow bright,
filled with a slice white.

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Line Gauthier Date: 9/5/2025 9:13:00 PM What a fun tribute. Well done ~ we shouldn't take anything for granted Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 9/5/2025 3:45:00 AM Ahh!! Yes, it would be helpful to have a toaster to just warm that bread up for you so that you would not have to put it in a big oven. Yes, that toaster needs to be toasted. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/5/2025 3:32:00 PM thanks for visiting, Sara K. Besides our electric hot dog warmer, our toaster is the most popular counter top appliance. Cinnamon raisin bagels are my favorite item to toast. Have a pleasant weekend, Sara B

RGH Poetry Date: 9/5/2025 2:57:00 AM I love to toast raisen bread & literally just like to use butter for the topping. Great fun image & adorable poem! Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/5/2025 3:31:00 PM your comments made my stomach grumble :-) I, too, like raisin bread with just butter. This time of year, the stores carry a pumpkin spice bread that is delicious just plain. Thanks for stopping by, Ryan. enjoy your evening, Sara

Randy Freie Date: 9/4/2025 9:57:00 PM Sara, I'm a wheat toast kind of guy, but as long as I hear that toasty sound, I'll come around for a taste of golden brown! Although, my toaster has been somewhat fickle lately. I think she's having an affair with the Frigidaire! Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/5/2025 3:30:00 PM your comments cracked me up, Randy. A secret appliance rendezvous...hilarious. Thanks for dropping by; you made my evening, Sara

Gershon Wolf Date: 9/4/2025 7:39:00 PM Amazing how you've transformed this small electrical appliance into the subject of a full-fledged musical!! Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/5/2025 3:27:00 PM thank you, Gershon! appreciate you and your visits, Sara

Yann Rolland Date: 9/4/2025 3:12:00 PM made me hungry at midnight in France, so delicious poem, thanks poet Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/4/2025 6:10:00 PM your comments brought a smile to my face here in Texas. I'm hungry, now, for toast...or anything...haven't eaten in 12 hours...hope all is well in France!