Summer brings fresh choices,
tempting treats with voices
luring me to ponder
of which one I am fonder.
A ripe strawberry tart
would, indeed, steal my heart.
A banana cream pie
is a joy to my eye.
Cherry crumble sublime
hits the spot every time.
Homemade raspberry ice
is also very nice.
The fruit pies I adore
thrill me right to the core.
To a parfait with flair
there is naught to compare.
Mixed berries with whipped cream
is indulgence supreme.
Cheesecakes are a pleasure,
all cookies, I treasure,
and for roasting outdoors
my beloved s’mores.
At a picnic, you’ll see
watermelon’s for me.
Ice cream flavors galore
leave me screaming for more.
For cobbler with peaches,
my hand always reaches.
Glazed doughnuts with jelly
would sure please my belly.
I can’t think of a sweet
not considered a treat.
But it’s time to confess
chocolate mousse is the best.
I’ve been thinking of late,
it’s a cruel twist of fate,
that a moose of a beast
bears the name of my feast.
Barbara Nuzzo lives with her husband Ray in North Brunswick. She’s a founding member of Sisters in Crime-Central Jersey and writes mystery stories that have appeared in US 1, Woman’s World Magazine and other popular venues. Her non-fiction stories and poetry have found their way into several anthologies. She loves to travel and escapes to far off places whenever possible, which fits well with her job as a travel consultant.
