The Pumpkin Roll Man

Pumpkin Rolls, Jelly Rolls and My Rolls

Okay so this isn't a place where you may want to stop for a pumpkin roll, but if you're in New York, The Cafe Napoli is a great place to eat. Now on with my rolls.

Years ago I tried a jelly roll to make 

I followed all instructions, and ready it was to bake

I slapped on jelly here and there

rolled in a towel like I do my hair

Then unwinding it ever so slow

so the Jelly roll would show

adding white sugar powder

I jumped and yelled louder and louder

I did it, I did it! Come and see

the Jelly roll I made for my family

but then I remembered, no one was home

and here we were all alone

Just the jelly roll and me

close to supper, I wanted to eat

But I knew soon they'd all come in

and I could show them my jelly roll win

A first for me and what a task

but where were they I would ask

when I got a call, they stopped by

to grab a bite, I let out a sigh

Soon, passed by, they didn't come in

and there I sat with my Jelly roll chin.

Never again did I make a roll

but ate them all winter through fall

alas again late last night

another stopped by for me to bite

This one was Pumpkin, I couldn't wait

like a fisherman taking the bait

In the fridge I let it chill

temptation called me, I lost the will

Quietly I went to that big cold door

a  creak could be heard on the kitchen floor

I went in for first and then for seconds

Because the Pumpkin roll always beckons

now I was too full to go to bed

so the thought crept in my head

go back again, you're still up

Thirds it was and milk in a cup!

Now you may wonder why this is so long

I write about food, the thoughts are strong

and pumpkin rolls a good neighbor too

go hand in hand with friends like you...

so now I say good night for a while

I'm eating more roll with such a big smile:)

Nancy Costa