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Ruth and I went to the grand opening
the parking lot nearly full at Shaw’s 
free samples were plentiful and
seemingly everyone was sharing the joy.
Mother's Day Saturday 
we went to make a Mother's Day cake 
with as much icing and candy 
as 9 inches round can hoist.
Five dollars five pounds
I most loved her unrestrained design.
Next year the same promotion
the same daughter and her dad.