Nutmeg's Plea

I sit quietly on your spice shelf,
You notice the others, never myself, 
a humble tin of ground nutmeg. 
Please hear me.  I don't wish to beg. 
I wait here, nightly, wide awake - 
please put me in your pie or cake.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
February 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
quite clever and a pleasant read. Nice personification
Crandall Avatar
February 15, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Thanks, Sara!
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