Tips For Hard Times Poem by Mary Angela Douglas

of random things are fairy tales made
so don't throw anything ever away
pumpkins can be coaches
and etc. you already know that
hats can be transformed
with pink tulle
and tweaked with ravishing flowers.
leftover wedding cake…
well don't ask Miss Havisham!
clear the cobwebs away
stick it in the oven on low
and then apply melted butter
for a quick snack or pick me up
or dinner party treat
when there's nothing left to eat.
mary angela douglas 16 september 2023