If you have the slightest urge to go
Somewhere cozy and antique,
Then your search is now complete
For I know just the place you seek.

Tucked in amongst a cottage garden
I found a bakery gourmet,
It is called The Blue Goat, no less
What more could we say.

You need but come and see
The restoration of the rich wooden floors,
Built in eighteen sixty seven
Original glass windows, stained glass doors.



Only a short stroll from Texas State University
And when you rest awhile,
You will be served the finest pastries
In old fashioned friendly style.

Just choose a treat with coffee
A baguette dipped in chocolate butter,
Sandwiches, salads, cheesecakes, scones,
Or fruit smoothies to discover.

So, if you're in a fancy for a pastry shoppe
You now know just where to stop,
The Blue Goat welcomes you
For your heart's desire
Choc-a-block.

Soft Whispers from
Derry's Heart Poems
© 2004 used with permission
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au