She bounced and cheered for him,
wearing the costume he brought her-
a football tie and pom poms.
He liked her tricks and she loved his treats.
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Strip away the costume;
Stand naked in the light.
A glow;
A shimmer;
Then fade into the night.
More is there than can be seen;
When her mask is removed each Halloween.
Sure, she enjoys a firm, warm mouthful, but it’s the thick, rich batter waiting to be licked clean from the spoon that she’s really after.
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Air humid and thick with anticipation.
Darkness descends;
Expectation builds and crests –
a flash,
a gasp,
a rippled
EXPLOSION.
So…satisfying.
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His day, awaken and surprise;
Serve hot and ready, just need to rise.
Over easy, fresh bake and spread.
Daddy’s Day breakfast delivered in bed.
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She would have told him, “Happy Birthday,” but couldn’t speak with her mouth full. He didn’t mind in the least. (111 characters)
It wasn’t so much the cake she baked as much as it was how she served it and where she placed the candles that made this birthday special. (137 characters)
She knew he liked it when she burned the candle at both ends. She was only too happy to oblige. (95 characters)