Tonight's Poet Corner: Strawberry Jam Machine

Strawberry Jam Machine
by Belinda Roddie

It may be a bit sticky, and if
you're more a fan of blackberry picking
on hot summer nights or buying crates of
raspberries from a distant relative's stand
on the side of the road, then this may not
exactly be for you. But for those of you
who sampled a little extra sugar from the
glass jar as your mother made you your
standard sandwich, enjoyed the red delight
on buttered homemade muffins, or simply
overindulged on toast every morning before
heading to your typical nine to five job, the
strawberry jam machine costs only a quarter
every time your childhood kicks in, and you
want to rev up your giggling tongue
for another taste of saccharine fruit-processed
goo to go with a hefty spoon of peanut butter.
Bread unfortunately not included.