up before dawn
grab eggs
from under dozing hens
milk the cow
ewe if you prefer
or nanny goat
persuade bees
to part with some
honey, just a bit
in liquor cabinet
find best quality rum
Appleton Special
raid spice-box
for rare nutmeg
grate finely
whip up eggs
add cream-rich milk
dollop of honey
when foamy, add rum
sprinkle with spice
toast mid-winter
