Cawfee and a Bagel

There’s a gingerbread contest each year

Where iconic New York scenes appear.

It’s impressive to see,

With each prize nominee,

How creative folks are around here.

 

First the Statue of Liberty sat

And the Brooklyn Bridge right after that,

Plus the Chelsea Hotel,

Chrysler Building as well,

All within the New York habitat.

 

Still, my favorite creation by far

Had no building, no bridge, boat or car,

But a real breakfast treat

Most New Yorkers might eat

Which, to me, in this show, was the star.

 

‘Twas a take-out container of joe,

Which the locals call “cawfee,” you know,

Plus a cream-cheese filled bagel

Someone did finagle

From gingerbread, just for the show.

 

I don’t know if it won the first prize,

But it brought much delight to my eyes,

So hats off, Juliet,*

For I’m sure, I would bet,

From your project much joy did arise.

 

*Juliet Galea, the artist