With Grandma at the shop 

Get up early

The sun’s not yet up

Roll out the dough

Push and stretch and flour

Push and stretch and flour

Slide fingers through warm melted butter all over the dough

Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar

Like sand on a warm beach

Slide the tray into piping hot oven

350 on high

Golden brown on top as the intoxicating aroma wafts

The whole room smells like cinnamon

Like Christmas

Like a fresh bakery

So sweet and so soft

Melt in your mouth

Gooey cinnamon on the inside

Sweet, warm icing from being freshly put on

Happiness that gives a burst of energy

Wanting more after each bite

I am loved

I am secure