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5-7-5 Suite on Favorite Dessert

Strawberry Shortcake

by June Sargent

A Suite for the Sweets [5-7-5 trio] Contest Winner 

Strawberry shortcake Sweet memories from childhood warm my heart and soul Mom would slice berries while Dad whipped the heavy cream Then I'd lick the bowl Whether served on cake or fresh baked golden biscuits I just lose control

Writing Prompt Write a poem consisting of THREE 5-7-5 stanzas that focuses on your favorite sweet dessert (see 'catch' below)! And yes, it's okay to have more than one in there like cake and ice cream OR cookies and milk... be creative if you want!! The ONLY catch is that the LAST line of each stanza must all rhyme (the rest are optional) such that your rhyme scheme for the poem would be ??C ??C ??C. Remember, the question mark lines do not have to rhyme -- only lines 3,6,& 9 are required to rhyme -- but it's okay if you choose to make other rhymes within your poem. :) :) Each stanza should be of the standard 5-7-5 format: first line (5 syllables) second line (7 syllables) third line (5 syllables) So, make this a SWEET SUITE... and impress us! Make us hungry! Make our mouths water! Just make us want to vote for yours! :) :)

A Suite for the Sweets [5-7-5 trio] Contest Winner