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Entry for The Time for Dessert - Acrostic Challenge 2 Poetry Contest: Sponsored by: Andrea Dietrich  Date wrote 3rd April 26

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Somewhere in the distant past, it stole my heart;
Time before it’s eating added to my girth.
It is not a fancy cupcake, pie, or tart.
Could it almost be the best dessert on earth?
Kings and Queens, I hear, they eat it on the sly.
Yattering with little princes over Chai.

Tasted better how my grandma used to make
On our weekly Sunday visits to her house
Following a juicy barbecue of steak;
Films of Western heroes, and of Mickey Mouse.
Every other Sunday, we all did the same.
Except when I was ill, which was such a shame.

Perhaps these were the favorite times I knew;
University was sticky pudding-free.
Darkened days in military eating stew;
Diet of a beer and pizza on settee
In a cold and dreary bedsit south of Kew.
Now, these days, I can consume it when I wish;
Grandma’s famous sticky toffee pudding dish.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kerr Avatar
April 21, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Congratulations Terry on your success with this exceptional entry. An enjoyable read. Thanks for your compliment on my acrostic, Howard
Goldsmith Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Sounds good to me. Have a blessed day with your wonderful  win...............
Miller Avatar
April 21, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Thank you Paula
Dietrich Avatar
April 19, 2026 at 12:48 PM
I hear a lot about this dessert that we do't have in the USA, Very nicely described,, Terry. Congrats
Miller Avatar
April 21, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Thank you Andrea for the compliment, placement and running such a sweet contest.
La France Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Terry, yummy, wonderful poem, best of luck in the contest. I sent you a soupmail ~
Miller Avatar
April 21, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Thank you Constance
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April 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Sticky toffee pudding, a wonderful treat, though not good for the waist or the teeth. Enjoyed the read Terry… Beryl
Miller Avatar
April 21, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Indeed not Beryl thank you for your visit
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Hello Terry , Did your gramma give you the recipe for this dessert? So you could make it often to eat to your heart content? HYour fr4iend /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 21, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Hello Terry my friend, I hope you have a nice day. i never had sticky toffee pudding. do you have it often? Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
Miller Avatar
April 21, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Hi Darlene, indeed she didthe recipe and a passion for cooking thank you for your visit, your friend, Terry
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