A dusting of FLOUR
And a SHAPE begins to
emerge, at first unclear
Then the IMAGE is
unmistakable, shortbread
stamped to look
like playing cards:
A KNAVE of hearts,
a queen of clubs,
a king of diamonds
an ace of spades
A pot of tea,
decks of cards stacked,
shuffled, and ready to go!

Georg’ann

Such is my desire
to do EXTRA kindnesses
to go ABOVE and beyond
to be the SALVE gently applied
upon your pain, wrought
by one nasty KNAVE,
twisted thief of tender tarts.

Heather