A/N: Hades' December challenge
26th Dec Prompt from Riandra: A piece of cake.
(a literal response...)
Cake
A Christmas cake
Freshly made by Mrs Hudson,
Baked with expert loving care.
Candied peel, dried fruit and almonds
Placed with pride
For all to share...
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First two pieces; Holmes and Watson,
Brandy by the fire side;
Midnight on the twenty fourth;
Glasses raised to Christmastide.
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Third small piece is Mrs Hudson's;
Brief escape from kitchen post;
Brandy sipped in celebration,
Joining in her tenants' toast.
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Next day, fourth large piece, divided,
Feeds five scruffy urchins well.
Bringing cheer on Christmas morning;
Carols, comfort, tales to tell.
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Later, at the door, are standing
Three cold Yarders, cloaked in ice;
Mugs of tea and three more pieces
Offered, vanish in a trice.
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One more sample each at teatime
Leaves just one more piece to share.
Wrapped and sent to Pall Mall quarters
Cake will find a good home there.
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Only crumbs are now remaining
Left, on purpose, on the plate
Two small furry folk remembered;
Mice can also celebrate.
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