Hamantaschen
Today’s a Jewish holiday
(It’s Purim) so, of course,
We celebrate by eating,
Which I heartily endorse.
The treats of choice are hamantaschen,
Triangles of dough
With prune or poppy filling
First baked many years ago.
They’re called this based on Haman
Who set out to kill the Jews.
The mention of his name’s drowned out
With groggers or with boos.
He wore a hat (3-sided)
So the pastries bear this shape.
Queen Esther foiled his evil plans
And helped the Jews escape.
Remembering, we eat our fill;
Each hamantash’s bite
Reminds us of the story
While it fills us with delight.
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2020
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