A Sweet Passion

When I was just a just a child...innocent and pure,
   We would always stop after church.
   In doing so it always left me in a lurch,
   Because I would never know what to choose at the bakery store.


   I would lose myself in the smell of the fresh bread,
   Knowing it was doughnuts I would get,
   Yet each time we went I would fret,
   Because the smells of the bakery would get in my head.


   Then, when I got older, I got the chance you see,
   To have those sweet smells enjoyed each day.
   When they asked what else but, "Yes", could I say.
   I went to work in the bakery.


   Learning by observation as the professionals would make
   The delicious treats...bread, pies, cookies,
   These guys were no rookies!
   So began my passion to bake.


   Now, am I known for the "Chocalate Chinaman" cake,
   Just ask anyone who has been sated by its flavor.
   I only make them for others as a favor.
   Because of my passion, nurtured long ago,  to learn to bake.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
November 2, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Congratulations on your win in Linda-Marie's contest Dan. Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
November 1, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Congratulations Daniel, with your sweet passion theme in this worthy presentation for a top ten spot with the winners. Agape, Moses
Mehta Avatar
October 29, 2010 at 10:03 PM
daniel .... Many congrats for 6th place with lovely poem in the contest. ....Luv/best wishes ....Hitendra Mehta
Sweetheart Avatar
October 29, 2010 at 1:52 PM
Congrats Dan on your success in my Passion Pit contest with this excellent entry on the baking aromas and yummy goodies too.. appreciate your constant support luv..
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October 16, 2010 at 9:42 PM
a sweet write, enjoyed this one Daniel,..P.D.
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