Elizabeth Mccann Poet Rhyme

The Gift

I'll break off a foot.
Ate both arms yesterday
The head went first of all
Early Christmas Day.

Best of all the gifts
The prize is surely won
A ginger man hand made
By my youngest, grown-up son.

Sweeter than the sugar
No frosting is so grand
The ginger scent recalls
The gentle touch of his hand.

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Nancy Kaufman May 7, 2023 at 5:58 AM how incredibly touching this is. You went right to the heart of all mother's Elizabeth. Happy Mother's Day!

Elizabeth Mccann January 21, 2023 at 12:04 AM Thank you, Ann. Nice to hear from you! Elizabeth

Ann Peck January 20, 2023 at 4:41 PM Oh, So very sweet and lovely, Elizabeth.

Elizabeth Mccann January 13, 2023 at 2:14 PM Yes, there's still a faint whiff in the cupboard! Prompted me to make a pumpkin pie, Elizabeth

Sara Kendrick January 13, 2023 at 4:09 AM Ahh!! I could just smell the ginger scent. Thanks for sharing and for your visit to my page. Sara

Andrea Dietrich January 12, 2023 at 6:30 PM Ahhh so sweet. And yummy. Elizabeth Mccann January 13, 2023 at 2:15 PM Thak you, Andrea. Some people here do a Christmas in July. Maybe I can pull off a repeat! Elizabeth

Janice Canerdy January 7, 2023 at 6:36 AM Charming, creative piece, Elizabeth! Janice Elizabeth Mccann January 7, 2023 at 12:56 PM Thanks so much, Janice. I appreciate your take on it. Elizabeth

Paul Bell January 5, 2023 at 2:43 AM Thought for a minute Christmas had taken its toll, and you were giving the family the hint to go. Elizabeth Mccann January 5, 2023 at 1:40 PM It's been lovely seeing you all; now G'ma's going to take a nap! See you next year? (No, really, it was fantastic!) Elizabeth

Evelyn Judy Buehler January 3, 2023 at 8:12 PM A delicious treat, made with love-the best kind. I enjoyed this a lot, Elizabeth. Evelyn Elizabeth Mccann January 4, 2023 at 12:51 AM Thanks, Evelyn! I was struck (again) by the impact of small things given with love. Elizabeth

Gershon Wolf January 3, 2023 at 3:24 PM For the first three lines there, I thought you had gone cannibal. Whew! Cute poem, as it turns out. ~ Sugar and Spice Elizabeth Mccann January 4, 2023 at 12:53 AM Yeah, it looks like a shocker at first! It'd gone now; I couldn't resist that gingery taste. Elizabeth

Mystic Rose Rose January 3, 2023 at 2:27 PM Gingerbreads evoke so many pleasant memories, fun to eat and fun to enjoy at xmas time, Loved your poem Elizabeth, its wonderful that your son bake, such delightful treats ! Elizabeth Mccann January 4, 2023 at 12:53 AM You're a sweet lady, Mystic. So nice to know you. Elizabeth

Deb M January 3, 2023 at 6:06 AM That is so lovely Elizabeth! Debx Elizabeth Mccann January 3, 2023 at 1:10 PM Hi Deb! Thanks for the comment! I hope you had a good Christmas and are A OK! Elizabeth

Victor Buhagiar January 3, 2023 at 2:41 AM Must have touched your heart. Well expressed sentiments. Elizabeth Mccann January 3, 2023 at 1:12 PM At this age, the kids hold your heart in their hands. I've been lucky! Thank you for being in touch, Victor. Elizabeth