Pecan pie
A confection of seduction
Born in innocence
Lovingly made
By sweet grandmothers
Of plain and harmless constituents
Without dangerous or illegal sources
But, oh, the longing
The desire for the pleasure
That awaits
It gains voice
And calls
“I am sweet
And pleasant
No harm, no wrong
Indulge
Its OK
Even better
Its right”
“Would you like a pie, young man?”
I swoon
Sure it”s a good cause
The seller a sweet little lady
But I buy because I must
And I disguise my need
My desire
For pecan pie,
A confection of seduction
By Andy Derryberry
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