The fruits of warm delightful days
Have ripened and received praise.
Sadly summer is coming to an end.
Into fading autumn we now transcend.
We have picked the sun-drenched treasures.
How can we preserve their joyful pleasures?
Is there a way to hold and contain the glow?
Secure it while anticipating winter’s snow.
Find a recipe to extend the radiance of the day.
Maintain the fresh sparkle of a moment today.
Lusciousness is preserved for our craving bellies,
Captured in tightly capped jars of jams and jellies.
A favorite choice is strawberry-rhubarb jam.
On a scale of one to ten, it is a big grand slam.
It is an unlikely combination of tart and sweet.
Resulting in a duo that is impossible to beat.
Riches of the world fall short when compared…
Shelve a supply that has an abundance to be shared.
Joy in a jar that is appreciated when received as a gift.
As the days get shorter, a nibble gives the heart a lift.
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