Michelle Faulkner Poet Rhyme

Cake Is

Cake is the thing which betters ~
The leanness of my soul ~
And frosts ornate the naked plate ~
And pleases one ~ and all ~

And sweetest ~ is the bite ~ that's warm
A sinful sugared slice ~
Though sorely adding to my form
I shan't abash the price ~

I've tasted as a chilly dish ~
Eaten at dawn and noon ~
Yet ~ never ~ in regret or wish,
I've left a crumb ~ too soon.

1/11/21

(a take on Emily Dickinson's poem 'Hope is the thing with feathers')

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Kim Merryman August 11, 2021 at 6:32 PM This is delightful, Michelle! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Robert Pettit February 28, 2021 at 5:29 PM I can read this nice write without taking in any calories. Michelle Faulkner February 28, 2021 at 5:34 PM Exactly - and zero sugar too :)

Gershon Wolf January 12, 2021 at 3:49 PM Perfect, Emily -- I mean, Michelle. Instant FAVE for this Emily Dickinson fan. Just LOVE it! Thanks, Gershon Michelle Faulkner January 13, 2021 at 12:25 PM Thanks, I was inspired by the recent 'parody of a famous poem' contest - although I didn't compose this until after it closed, but it was still fun!

Rico Leffanta January 12, 2021 at 11:18 AM ~ super nice! ~ Michelle Faulkner January 13, 2021 at 12:27 PM As is cake! Thanks!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 11, 2021 at 12:59 PM Oh I enjoyed this! ~x Michelle Faulkner January 13, 2021 at 12:27 PM Thanks, Mo :)

Jan Allison January 11, 2021 at 12:29 PM a sweet treat indeed, hope all is good with you and your family:-) hugs jan xx Michelle Faulkner January 13, 2021 at 12:26 PM As good as can be at the moment, thank you, Jan