Mud Pies

Mud pies are best made after a storm
they must be the right consistency,
red clay mixed with rain water,
enough to stick together,
to be served throughout the day.
Adorn with the pollen from hollyhocks.
Keep damp with a small spray bottle,
perfect with a small cup of tea.

Recipes for fantasy are invented
without limitation, all one needs
is an active imagination,
a few friends to participate,
and lots of time without interruption.
Props help, but are not necessary,
a gesture with the pinky finger up high,
shows a cup to all passers-by
but the mud pies have to be real
sticks can be used for silverware.

There will be no fighting at the table,
no complaints to the cook,
a single serving should be sufficient.
Place your napkin on your lap,
use your knife or a fork.
Cut it into bites size pieces
but remember it’s only make-believe
so don’t eat it, you might choke.