The Gift: Wurtzelbrot
'twas in the bleak December
In the garret where I lived 'cause I was poor.
I was nodding, nearly napping,
when I heard someone rapping,
rapping oh so loudly on my garret door.
Jumping to my feet, my very fleet feet,
if I may say so, I strode across the room,
and threw the portal wide,
and to my amazement, sitting in the gloom,
a scrumptious loaf of German bread,
the kind that's known as Wurtzelbrot
but as for the one kind enough
to succor this starving poet, I saw him not!
This Wurtzelbrot, this seasoned bread,
it most truly was a treasure!
To fill my starving stomach thus,
Such incomparable pleasure!
Why was this unexpected Yuletide treat
which contains the word for "season",
so generously bestowed you ask?
Christmas is the reason.
Published by Robert O. Adair
Robert has spent over 50 years doing extensive study, writing, teaching and research. Robert s poetry has appeared in several poetry anthologies including Norma s Garden, seven chapbooks, and such journals a... View profile
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God Bless you and your family .In the New Year,we wish you the best year you’ve ever had,and that each New Year will be better than the last.May you realize your fondest dreams and take time to recognize and enjoy each and every blessing. Happy New Year,And many more!
Wonderful, sir!! Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas and a great New Year's! Love it.!
Enchanting. Merry Christmas!
Wonderful poem and story Robert! Merry Christmas to you and Happy New Year to you, kind sir!
Excellent ♥ - what a wonderful Christmas gift!
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Well written!
very good, Robert! You made me hungry for some bread!