
Fruitcake be a Christmas staple
But not one found upon my table
It’s so amusing how this “treat”
Became a thing that people eat
Why bakers over this will toil
When purpose is to never spoil
Designed to stand the test of time
Survive in any state or clime
The recipe that most folks use
Heavy spices, soused with booze
Candied fruit and nuts are key
But still won’t make it good to me
I wonder why they call this cake?
This brick of stuffs would better make
A decent doorstop, weight for lifting
In fact I think most are re-gifting
The oldest one that has been found
From ancient Rome, still makes the rounds
I guess there’s good that comes from gifts
That feed us should apocalypse
Drive us to woods where food is scarce
A fruitcake then will answer prayers
Till then I think I’ll pass on plate
Of food without expiry date…
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