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An Ode to Cookies

Raven, 826 New Orleans
You guessed it—an ode to cookies.

Oh dear cookies you’re sweet like

A morning taste of sunrise,

Your hot melted chocolate and

Brown crispy tenderness is

Like the light of my day,

You taste like a soft pancake

Made with chocolate and many more,

Oh the joy you bring me,

Pop you into the oven and heat you up

Warmer than hot chocolate,

And I pop you back out

And place you on my plate,

Oh cookie oh cookie

I began to drool,

you’re sweeter than a girl waiting for school,

Dear cookie, I love you

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