Long Ganache Poems

cocoa powder puffs
for velvet truffle cheeks...
chocolate blush

sunny yolk says hi
butter gives an oozing hug--
bitter choc just melts

mmm, good, just so good
chocolate tickles tongue...
happy throaty slide

messy brown fingers
hot weather melts bittersweet--
oh! just lick them off

no more...

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"The Third Degree"

I’m thinking, if I am to commence this degree next year, then perhaps easier to have cats. I can’t leave a dog alone in the apartment all day. Unless I do the entire...

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We used to call it Pit City.
Section eight housing.
My mom called ahead—
I was sixteen and still scared
to ask for what I needed.

I was on work-study
at a clean family practice
just around their corner.
A freak snowstorm.
They still...

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"Bonjour, in the cocktail woods"
I see the waffled leaves of teal trees painting pink moon, 
With diamond dahlia arcs, flowering an orchid boon
Sprinkling love of french perfumed spells and cocoa mystique,
Flickering in neon scented star...

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That’s not my elephant, Miss Ella,
I said when she was two.
Mine has panache, wears couture, eats ganache;
That one is missing a shoe.

That's not my elephant, Miss Ella,
I said when she was three.
Mine eats spaghetti, macaroni,...

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Rainy deluge
Wetness clouds;
Moody day

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Sitting still
Thoughts subside;
Just being

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Stray stopover
Fluffy white snow;
Harsh elements

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Death configures
Body at rest;
Time cut short

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Snowy cascade
Fluffy feel;
Freezing here

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Old-timers
Strolling hand-in-hand;
Lifetime of love

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Brisk snowfall
Wild swirls here;
White splashes

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Wet departure
Goodbye kiss;
Sad glimpses

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Cold winds blow
Misty wild;
Wintry beauty

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Old hands clutch
Strolling...

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Old lady walks slowly
Feeble knees jerk;
Fear of falling

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New restaurant
Delay in opening;
Manpower crunch

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Basketball court
Evening persuasions;
Sporty sweat

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Car park warden
Issues a ticket;
Overdue toll

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Old man sits idle
On cold stone bench;
Eyes curiously scan

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Little toddler greets
Adults in a lift;
Hello and Bye-bye

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Cake-making...

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Truth has a way
To greet fond spell;
Beauty flowers

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Magic moments
Joy in sweet smiles;
Floral bright blooms

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Cheer comes to call
Another milestone;
Change brings memories

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Touch of delight
Frosted cream cheese;
Lemon zest cake

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Cocoa ecstasy
Chocolate ganache cake;
Heavenly bliss

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Espresso moment
Caffeine swirl;
Fragrant brown brew

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Old news...

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Cheers for Chocolate
By Jan Beaumont ©

There are some things in life that you can't do without
Those things that make everything great
When you're feeling quite down or you're sad or depressed
Here's happiness right on a plate!

I'm...

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There in the land of chocolates,
A little candy slips into a cup of cocoa,
Once unwelcomed, now the most loved,
Is this real ganache or just plated gold?

There in the land of books,
A little ink drop spills...

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I remember well those eyes that sparkled every year on Valentines day 
mom would adorn the dining area with red tablecloths and fresh flowers 
A beloved Cupid kept vigil by the kitchen window as she...

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Once upon a time...
The story now says,
Happy moments rhyme
Warm feelings this way.


Beauty in a cake:
Chocolate ganache,
Fiesta in a bake
With clever panache.


Feel your taste buds speak:
In wonder's surprise,
Mouth feel greets fond peak
In flavours so nice.


Word of...

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AHA HAIKU 13


Songbird psalm
Balcony duet;
Cheery cold morning

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Squirrel escapades
Up and down and up;
Curious zigzag

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Quick footsteps surge
By parkway bench;
Eyes far away

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Old man sits
Stares at people;
Solitary wonder

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Chocolate ganache cake
Half for my neighbour;
Gratitude smiles

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Silent distress stings
Lift breakdown;
Sultry faces

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Rainy blessing
On...

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Black crow surveys
Two sparrows chat;
Food for thought

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Air-con leaking
Messy affair;
Slippery pathway

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Two toddlers laugh
Playground adventure;
Proud parents chit-chat

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April showers
Thundering rain drops;
Wetness blooms

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Moments freeze
Swirling slowly;
Rainy day moods

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By my work desk
Piles of paper books;
Hoarding feels good

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Telephone call
Old friend chuckles;
Brief encounter

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Chocolate...

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Cold May breeze
Evening descends;
Furious drenching

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Memories stray
Haunting whispers;
Familiar vices

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Moon glow aura
Evening illumination;
New dreams unfurl

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Morning rainbow
Light streams call;
Gather new treasures

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Temple bells
Prayer alludes;
Stillness meditation

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Late homecoming
Workday overtime;
Supper time dinner

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Chocolate ganache cake
Three Michelin stars;
A perfect treat

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Ageing documents
Crumbling sepia pieces;
New lease...

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I turn over and stare 
into those milk chocolate eyes 
as they perfectly melt 
right into mine. 
I see your heart, 
a freshly baked cookie, 
a thick gooey layer of sweetness, 
with a warm ganache...

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Cheer frames my face with happy joy,
Hurl buoyant trace of fond employ,
Observe sweet grace that I enjoy.


Chocolate cake to tempt fond bites,
Outline grand take as senses cite,
Live finesse makes a tasty write.


Ask food treasures to...

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Its your B’day,
Time to be Happy & gay.
Put on that lovely smile & walk that extra mile!
After all the cakes you bake,
The calorie counter is at stake!

Lay down the boots, drop the shoulder.
Take rest, let...

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Silence streams spread
Defiance dares dread


Nude naked noise
Play plunders poise


Sweet succinct smile
Moves mangled miles


Big blooming boast
Coarse curling coast


Miasma melts mood
Ganache gifts good


Hurling hurts here
Sneaky side steers


Snatch subtle stare
Cover cold care


Room roasting rude
Crazy croons crude


Pick piquant plot
Live...

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MOONGLOW 1


Moonglow mantra
Translucent moods;
Unnoticed eclipse

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Watch and wait
Somnolent feelings;
Drowsy awakening

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Bubbly fest
Nice gathering;
Party moods

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Lingering voice
Chocolate ganache;
Happy greets feisty

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Dazzling dose
Dessert aplenty;
Brain freeze moments!

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Mall crowds here
Cars on show;
Savvy choice

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Stray feet zigzag
Offers to go;
Clearance sale

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Create new verse
Exploit word lines;
Buzz fickle...

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Today I'll build myself a wreath
I'll buy the floral tape
I'll hunt for pines and mistletoe
I'll bend them into shape

Today I'll play a Christmas song
I'll find the merry tune
I'll sing for joy and family love
I'll play...

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Observe the treat of fond delight,
Urge joy to storm with waves of cheer;
Reach poignant feat with eats you sight.
Glimpse ganache form of cake right here,
Appease your taste for chocolate,
Note fine flavours to match fond highs;
Allow...

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