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Gingerbread Houses and the Frosting Factory

Since I was, but a child, I loved frosting on everything. Frosting on cupcakes, cookies, and cakes. I would put my fingers in the frosting bowl or cakes, and lick  them off when mother wasn't watching.

     I worked very hard, my own personal unpaid employee. I came up with a great invention. A waterwheel with paddle attachment used to cream together the butter and the sugar. 

     It came time for a grand-opening by throwing a fancy-dress ball. Everybody in the surrounding towns were all excited. When the day of the celebration arrived and as evening fell; everyone arrived lining up outside in their fanciest gowns and suits. 

     Suddenly there was a flash of colorful lights and smoke in front of the crowd. I stood in my best. 

    "I am your guest of honor." I shouted. "I am going to escort all of you through my frosting factory." 

     I whisked them all away through, squeezed them into tight corners of the factory. With all the commotion they began to shout and push each other. They had encircled to see the endless sweets whipped, whisked, beat, creamed, shredded, ground, and spiralized by a big giant. 

     I shouted, "Anything delicious you can dream up, we create."

      They had danced and jumped and screeched in sheer joy. 
The parents cut out paper patterns for their gingerbread houses. 

     They lived happily ever after.

5/22/2020

 Poetry Contest: Willy Wonka Is Not Here So What Is My Factory Going To Make  
Sponsored by: Caren Krutsinger
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Lamoureux Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 10:36 AM
I would love to visit Eve. Congrats on your fine win for this perfectly frosted piece. Hugs Rick.
Radhakrishna Avatar
June 4, 2020 at 4:25 PM
Congrats on your win, Beth! A great read!
Mishra Avatar
June 4, 2020 at 3:52 AM
This is such a pleasure to read and enjoy. Your words are lovely Eve. Congratulations on your win :)
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 4:51 PM
what a delightful poem Eve! many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Watt Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 1:06 PM
Eve, such a delightful tour through your childhood dreams. Well done, and congratulations on your win ~ John
Goldsmith Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 10:51 AM
Congratulations on your win. What is your factory address???? I want some. So cute. Enjoy your win and day...........
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