Waffles For Supper

Once a year the waffle iron,
Dragged up from the basement,
Made a meal so special
There could not be a replacement.

Ice cream slathered on the top,
Taking time to melt;
Both my brothers by my side – 
That’s how childhood felt.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Johnson Avatar
August 29, 2013 at 3:30 PM
Memories of growing up give us hope today. Thank goodness they're so wonderful to help us find our way. Peace. :)
Dietrich Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 8:55 PM
Yes, with the ice cream it is complete. Congrats on your win!
A   Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 7:21 PM
ILENE, Congratulations with your wonderful win, In SARA KENDRICK'S "PLEASANT CHILDHOOD MEMORY" contest. take care;-) ~ Always PD
Brown Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 5:17 AM
Congratulations on your win in Sara's "A Pleasant Childhood Memory" contest Ilene. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 2:01 AM
ilene congrats on your win..David
Kendrick Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 5:37 PM
Ilene, I enjoyed reading this one..It brought back a few childhood memories for me also..I am glad that you chose this theme..Thanks for participating in my contest..Sara
Collins Avatar
May 25, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Yummy and sweet. The poem and the waffle. love, Kathy
Dietrich Avatar
May 24, 2012 at 4:53 PM
LOVE THIS> you did it marvelously for the contest, sweetie.
Anish Avatar
May 23, 2012 at 8:07 PM
Sounds tasty but fattening. Enjoyable work! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Whitehead Avatar
May 23, 2012 at 1:30 PM
Oh - what lovely memories!!!!
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