I have discovered a treat I feel is tasty enough to share

So this little ditty is for those who would like to dare

To follow these directions in order to have quite a dish

Which will make you immediately long for a piece of it



Buy the freshest, largest, strawberries you can possibly find

Then bring them home and wash them to give you peace of mind

Sprinkle them lightly with cinnamon sugar or something else

Like confectioner's sugar or just plain, you have on the shelf



Then toast some English Muffins or scones, or even crumpets

Whatever it is, just make sure it's already blown your trumpet

Then spread it very lightly with your most favorite spread

... You know best what YOU like to put on any kind of bread



Then on top of this spread a light layer of jam or jelly

Strawberry is best, but raspberry works nice too, in the belly

Then slice your strawberries in half and layer them on top

In either two, three or four halves - however you did chop



Then get ready for the treat of your life, which is supreme

For a simple combination of these flavors will make you scream

With delight as the simple fruit merges with jam and butter

And the base does give substance for the words you'll utter



It tastes just like Strawberry Shortcake, some will even say 

All it needs is the cream which really is not missed this day

For the tanginess combined with the sweet flavor will send you

Around the corner into sensual oblivion which will mend, too



Any frustration or sadness you have felt which tired you out

For this good little treat will smooth things over your bout

And the wonderful taste you have savored quite so succulent

Will linger on into the next few hours you choose to spend!



- Tristram



Hint:

Try it with Australian Toaster Cakes for the best

Stawberry Shortcake-like flavor ....