Today, I was asked
to write about muffins.
By a student, no less,
and believe me, I'm chuffed in
all the ways that mean
somethin'.

So, I've sat down today
with a few things to say
about muffins and scones
and pastries and dough; nuts!

Neglecting to mention
the unthinkable tension
between muffins and cupcakes
is a cardinal sin and, therein,
the most colossal of any possible mistakes
I could maybe be making.

Perhaps, I ought to panic less
and start my pitch with less proverbial
pastry making patisserie poems.

Perhaps.