Paul Callus Poet Acrostic

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Time For Dessert - Acrostic Challenge 2 Poetry Contest sponsored by Andrea Dietrich April 2026

Figolli

	
Freshly cooked deliciously sweet
Intended as an Easter treat
Gifted edition
Of Maltese tradition
Laden with pastry, soft almonds and more
Lip-licking icing, fancy decor
Inviting attention designs galore.

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[Note: Figolli are made in various shapes: fish, lambs, rabbits, flowers, guitars, etc.]

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Pashang Salehi July 10, 2026 at 10:58 PM I have never done this type of poetry. You’ve done a great job. Paul Callus July 23, 2026 at 1:37 PM I am pleased to see you being active again on Soup, Pashang. Thank you for your visit. Best regards // paul

Victor Buhagiar April 27, 2026 at 10:35 AM Iam not good at this type of poem. I wished I could have written one on figolli. You did a marvellous job. Hope it will be appreciated. Paul Callus May 5, 2026 at 9:14 AM Thank you for the kind comments, Victor. I tried making figolli once, but the result was nothing to boast about, so I wrote about them instead :) // paul

Paula Goldsmith April 20, 2026 at 8:26 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Sounds good to me. What A Great Picture You Have Here. Wish I had one. Have a blessed day with your wonderful  win...............

Andrea Dietrich April 19, 2026 at 12:51 PM I like the succinctness of your delicious poem, Paul. Congrats in my acrostic challenge. Paul Callus April 19, 2026 at 1:45 PM Thank you for the feedback and high placement, Andrea. You had several beautiful mouth-watering entries, which shows that people take your contests seriously and are happy to participate. ~ Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan April 10, 2026 at 10:09 AM Sounds delicious and it's a perfect acrostics... Reads like a winner... Paul Callus April 10, 2026 at 1:32 PM Thank you, Supraja; glad you enjoyed. Have a lovely weekend // paul

Silent One April 3, 2026 at 10:06 AM Sounds lovely... Paul Callus April 4, 2026 at 9:44 AM Thank you, S1. Figolli are very popular, though there are more Easter delicacies (such as Kwarezimal) on offer :) // paul

Kim Rodrigues April 3, 2026 at 3:47 AM Inviting and delicious! Paul Callus April 4, 2026 at 9:32 AM Thank you for appreciating my 'figolli' offering, Kim :) Happy weekend // paul

Arthur Vaso April 3, 2026 at 12:52 AM On my way!!!!and I am starving!!!! Paul Callus April 4, 2026 at 8:59 AM Glad my sweets tempted your sense of taste, Arthur :) I must ask Soup Administration to include 'figolli' in the menu :) ~ Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham April 2, 2026 at 10:04 PM Looks a nice treat Paul, in moderation of course.. Happy Easter to you. Tom Paul Callus April 4, 2026 at 9:23 AM You got it right, Tom :) I would not dare eat a whole 'figolla' on my own, apart from the fact that there are many more Easter traditional sweets waiting to be sampled! Happy Easter // paul

Beryl Edmonds April 2, 2026 at 6:38 PM Figolli sounds simply delicious Paul, a lovely poem, an Easter treat… Beryl Paul Callus April 4, 2026 at 9:10 AM Thank you for reading and liking, Beryl ~ Best regards // paul

Jan Allison April 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM what a lovely poem Paul and I can say having visited Malta in the run up to Easter they are truly delicious! hugs Jan xx Paul Callus April 4, 2026 at 8:44 AM Thank you Jan :) I know that you love Malta and its traditional offerings. I'll never forget what a pleasure it was to meet you in person! ~ As for Arthur, I can assure him that there are enough goodies for all :) // hugs // paul Arthur Vaso April 3, 2026 at 12:52 AM Hey take a number I told him I am first in line LOL