Magic in the Spice

[bairnsidhe]

 This poem was inspired by prompts from readera on the Writing Under Glass event.

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Cinnamon is for luck, 

For money, protection, and love.

Ginger is for love,

For drawing in money and luck.

Nutmeg is for money

For love and safe travels.

Cloves draw in prosperity

And keep the illness out

Vanilla is for love and lust

For healing, and for luck

Pumpkins growing like harvest moons

Are love and luck and

To keep you safe as the veils thin.

Sugar sweetens the disposition

It brings peace and love

To a course that ne’r did run smooth

There is magic in a kitchen

That brings joy and comfort

There is power in knowing

Who you are within yourself

Both of these are present

In that flavor most maligned

The humble Pumpkin Spice.