Cinnamon sugar cookies . . .

3/3/2023

Hello blog friends,

This week poet Colleen Chesebro has a special prompt for all interested poets. She asks that we choose a spice from our kitchen cabinet and create a poem related to a recent happening.

A favorite spice in my household is cinnamon. It's sprinkled on morning oatmeal, applesauce treats, and special desserts. But -- I can think of no recent spice-related and poetry-worthy incident. So, I'm deviating slightly from the instructions and traveling back in time when my kids were young. With three sons and a mischievous daughter, there was always a ruckus about something. Rules were regularly ignored. And one of those rules included the refrigerator.

I hope you enjoy my tanka (5-7-5-7-7 syllables). 😊

26 Comments

Priscilla Bettis link

3/3/2023 05:18:21

Aw, that made me smile.

Gwen M. Plano

3/3/2023 05:39:15

So glad to hear that. Made me smile too. 😊

JILL A WEATHERHOLT link

3/3/2023 06:19:52

Aw...this is so sweet, Gwen! Thanks for sharing. xo

Gwen M. Plano

3/3/2023 06:48:22

So glad you enjoyed it, Jill. 🤗

Marcia Meara link

3/3/2023 07:02:44

Perfect, Gwen! And I love the picture, too! 😊❤️

Gwen M. Plano

3/3/2023 07:45:14

Thank you, Marcia. This was a fun prompt. 🤗

Staci Troilo link

3/3/2023 08:03:52

I love that! What a precious memory. I have a pic of my son sneaking Halloween candy when he was young, and it's one I'll always treasure. Thanks for putting a smile on my face today, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

3/3/2023 09:55:23

One on mine as well, Staci. I'm so pleased you liked it. 😊

john howell link

3/3/2023 08:19:58

Very cute, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

3/3/2023 09:55:47

Thank you, John. The little guy is darling.

Yvette M Calleiro link

3/3/2023 09:12:02

That's absolutely adorable, Gwen! I love your poem and the special memory you shared.

Yvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

Gwen M. Plano

3/3/2023 09:57:46

I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Yvette. I'm sure you have similar memories - so special now. 😊

Liz Gauffreau link

3/4/2023 07:00:26

The photo and accompanying poem are just priceless! Too cute!!

Gwen M. Plano

3/4/2023 12:27:29

Thanks so much, Liz. 😊

Dan antion link

3/4/2023 17:54:54

That's pretty good, Gwen - and brings back some memories.

Gwen M. Plano

3/4/2023 19:39:49

Thank you, Dan. I'm glad you liked it.

Jules link

3/5/2023 08:32:32

Sooo cute. I wonder do the sticks go bad? So interesting to get this spice from the inner bark of a treee. But then we also use sap from sugar maples :)

Gwen M. Plano

3/5/2023 13:49:52

Thank you, Jules. I haven't had the cinnamon sticks go bad, but I guess they could. 😊

Jan Sikes

3/5/2023 12:15:19

I love this SO much, Gwen. The photo and the poem are just treasures!

Gwen M. Plano

3/5/2023 13:48:14

Yay, so happy you enjoyed it. 😄

Colleen Chesebro link

3/5/2023 13:46:29

Gwen, this is absolutely sweet and adorable. I love cinnamon and sugar cookies. 💛

Gwen M. Plano

3/6/2023 08:19:01

I'm so happy you enjoyed this little guy and his cookies. 😊 Thank you, Colleen.

D. Wallace Peach link

3/6/2023 06:49:10

Awww. That was adorable, Gwen. I can just picture those wee pirates sneaking treasure. <3 A wonderful poem and great take on the prompt.

Gwen M. Plano

3/6/2023 08:19:37

Thanks so much, Diana. This was a fun poem to write. 😊

willowdot21 link

3/7/2023 03:54:46

Such a great poem Gwen 💜 💜 😊😊

ben Alexander link

3/7/2023 04:31:14

Most adorable spice-poem EVER!

<EM>~David</em>

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