Hot From the Oven

They bake the bagels fresh in Fairway*
In the public eye.
I rarely pay attention
Even when I'm passing by.

The pumpernickel bin was bare, though;
Nothing else would do.
I asked the baker rolling dough
If, possibly, he knew...

When there would be another batch.
He checked and told me - wait!
In just 3 minutes they'll be done.
Though I was running late...

I followed his advice and yes,
Within 3 minutes' time,
I filled a bag with bagels
That were worthy of a rhyme.

*local supermarket
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Turner Avatar
March 5, 2016 at 4:49 PM
Always a pleasant fun read, Irene. Today is no different. Don't eat too many! Peace dear lady:)
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 5, 2016 at 3:51 PM
Ilene, I adore poems like this that help make memories distilled in the mind. I bet they were mouth watering too! #7
Allison Avatar
March 5, 2016 at 3:50 PM
I love the smell of the fresh bread in the supermarkets .... its is very tempting! great rhyme Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx
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