Recipe: American Dream Cake

By Scott D. Zachary


Begin with several dozen acres
of lush rolling farmland.
Scoop several crystal-clear ponds,
brimming with smallmouth bass,
where deer and turkey quench their thirst.
Sprinkle generously with flowering trees,
preferably pink and white dogwoods and redbuds.
Pepper with holly and magnolia trees to taste.
Cover the land evenly with Kentucky bluegrass.
Dollop one large hill
into the center of the green acreage,
overlooking 50 miles of scenic views.
Smooth one acre at the summit.
Lace with one long winding country road
to your dream house at the top of the hill.
Bake the above ingredients
at seasonal temperatures for a lifetime
with the one you love.