To Mrs. K____, On Her Sending Me an English Christmas Plum-Cake in Paris
"To Mrs. K____, On Her Sending Me an English Christmas Plum-Cake in Paris" is a poem in which a simple gift unlocks a flood of memory and longing. The speaker marvels at the almost magical power of a Christmas cake, sent from a dear friend, to resurrect early scenes of joy, lost companions, and the bittersweet ache of distance from home. With warmth and quiet sorrow, she honors both the generous woman who sent it and the native isle she left behind.
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