Suzette Richards Poet Acrostic

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Despite its pronunciation, just deserts, with one s, is the proper spelling for the phrase meaning "the punishment that one deserves." The phrase is even older than dessert, using an older noun version of desert meaning "deserved reward or punishment," which is spelled like the arid land, but pronounced like the sweet treat.

Just Desserts is a favourite for naming businesses specialising in confectionaries.

Grammar & punctuation checked by Grammarly.com. Used British English spelling.

Picture by DALLE-3

 

Just Desserts

Jam or custard-centred is a matter of preference.  
Under the counter lights, the many delights beg—  
Slathered in cream is a bonus to consider.  
There’s no greater buzz than entering the emporium.  

Doughnuts have always been my emotional crutch  
Ever since my college days, when cramming for exams.  
Slipping sugary treats into my school satchel;  
Soggy, healthy whole-wheat sandwiches were ignored.  
Even during pregnancy, my craving intensified.  
Recreating my one secret indulgence always flopped.  
The small corner bakery still serves the best temptations—  
Shedding the pounds on my hips: a lost cause.

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Team Poetrysoup July 30, 2026 at 11:12 AM You know, Suzette, that wasn't very nice of you to post this when you know I can't eat wheat! Maybe you didn't know.😊 Suzette Richards July 30, 2026 at 12:47 PM Is it still weat if you can't see it?

Reason A. Poteet June 16, 2026 at 6:31 AM My taste buds are on overload from your descriptive piece here, a fine acrostic, even w/o the pic which adds graphic color. Suzette Richards June 16, 2026 at 9:07 AM Yes, I was tempted to make doughnuts after posting this - but not good for the figure :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury June 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM Congratulations, Suzette. How engrossing every line in this acrostic poem is! Brilliant creativity! Suzette Richards June 15, 2026 at 5:40 PM Thanks, Mala

Paula Goldsmith April 20, 2026 at 8:21 AM Congratulations on your wonderful win. I enjoyed reading your "Just Desserts" write. Looks heavenly. Got to love those Doughnuts. Wish I had one with my coffee. I love Jam or custard filled the best. Great Picture... Have a blessed day your wonderful  win............... Suzette Richards April 20, 2026 at 8:56 AM Thank you, Paula. If we lived closer, a coffee & doughnuts morning would have been great. :)

Andrea Dietrich April 19, 2026 at 1:17 PM Oh gosh, after I closed my contest, i was congratulating winners and i saw that i had somehow forgotten to ciick on yours and one other to keep on the round 2 and put thru to winners, Sorry about that . This is so deserving of a win . Would love me some pastries Suzette Richards April 20, 2026 at 12:31 AM Maybe the muddle up came about when I had removed my contest entry after the contest had closed (to correct the punctuation) and then resubmitted it. All's well that ends well. ;) A doughnut and a cup of coffee would go down well. Suzette Richards April 19, 2026 at 10:59 PM Now I'm confused as I appear on your contest results page as one of the twenty three 1st place winners. The beauty of the system is that before proceeding to the final round, it tells us if there are any poems not approved to go through. 33 winners on your list, excluding the 2 AI-generated poems you identified (per your blog post). Got it :)

Paige Hind April 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM LOL this is cute Suzette Richards April 19, 2026 at 11:10 PM :)

Kim Rodrigues April 4, 2026 at 3:22 AM I used to indulge in m&m’s, but now I avoid. Loved picking up those little treats with their clink in my cup. Also, to avoid candy corn. And both wit Diet Coke…also stay away from that for the most part. Love your poem! Suzette Richards April 4, 2026 at 3:38 AM Thanks for sharing your anecdote, Kim. I'm not a fan of cake or sweats, but doughnuts are my Achilles heel ;-)