sara Etgen-Baker Poet Senryu

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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 September 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM What a fun tribute. Well done ~ we shouldn't take anything for granted

Sara Kendrick September 5, 2025 at 3:45 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 sara Etgen-Baker September 5, 2025 at 3:32 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

Randy Freie September 4, 2025 at 9:57 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! sara Etgen-Baker September 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM your comments cracked me up, Randy. A secret appliance rendezvous...hilarious. Thanks for dropping by; you made my evening, Sara

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

Yann Rolland September 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM made me hungry at midnight in France, so delicious poem, thanks poet sara Etgen-Baker September 4, 2025 at 6:10 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!