Dutch Hospitality

In the city of Hoorn,
On a cobblestone street,
We were taken as guests
So some locals we'd meet.

It was charming, the house,
And the ceilings did soar;
There were children and cats
But much more was in store.

For the hostess' dad
Brought us each out, with pride,
Quite a big slab of pie
With some whipped cream beside.

From the very first bite,
I was over the moon.
I'll not taste pie that wonderful
Anytime soon.

There were flowery mugs
Filled with coffee or tea,
So we sipped and we savored - 
How lucky for me!

To be welcomed and fed
Homemade baking and cream
And converse like we knew them - 
It felt like a dream.

When you step off the path
Where the tourist traps lie,
You'll find friendship and maybe
A great piece of pie!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Mcleod Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 2:08 PM
Well written. Is there anything pie can't do. LOL
Johnson Avatar
April 1, 2014 at 8:51 PM
Sounds like a wonderful place to take a spring vacation.
Allison Avatar
April 1, 2014 at 5:35 PM
oohhh reminds me of the dutch apple cake my aunt used to get when we visited in Amsterdam- this poem has evoked some very happy memories. hugs Jan x
Andresen Avatar
April 1, 2014 at 1:10 PM
- This place sounded so nice - really wonderful welcome - thank you, Ilene - a lovely poem! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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