There is a sign in heaven's kitchen,
That says enter at your own risk,
Be mindful of the lichen,
And the low-flying whisk!

No idea what they are baking,
But following the recipe,
This is what they are making,
I wonder what it could be?

Start with 5 oz enthusiasm,
Knead cheer in the dough,
Then heat some sincerity,
For that golden glow.

Marinade in courtesy,
Grind some inspiration,
Pepper it over the top,
With gusto and dedication.

Take a pinch of wisdom,
Add a lot of tender care,
Sprinkle it with love,
And spread it everywhere.

Add a dash of beauty,
Mixed with a warm smile,
Garnish with humour,
Keeps us grinning all the while.

Put in a spoonful of charisma,
Finish with a heart of gold,
This is one special recipe,
baked with virtue extolled.

So what has been made?
No ordinary strawberry fool,
But a delicate dish,
That makes everyone drool!

Taken fresh out of the oven,
We find a fluffy fondue,
As all these ingredients,
Have created a wonderful you!

−Dule Mullock

1. mindful: conscious or aware of something
2. lichen: a plant that grows on rocks, walls and trees
3. whisk: a kitchen tool used for whipping eggs or cream
4. oz: abbreviation for 'ounce'
5. Knead: massage or squeeze with hands
6. marinade: soak food in a mixture of ingredients to add flavour
7. gusto: enthusiasm
8. garnish: decorate
9. charisma: charm
10. extolled: praised highly
11. strawberry fool:  cold fruit dessert
12. fondue: a Swiss dish of melted cheese