Mince Pies

it's  a little tart
and a bit of a mince
born to be frugal
not fit for a Prince
I can envisage
Old Ebenezer
What the Dickens !
is this little geezer!
it's a Christmas slice
it's a mince pie
it has cow fat and spice
and all must try
it's not french fancies
it's not trifle nor jelly
it's traditions pastries
for a Christmas belly
indulgently matured 
rotundly bursting
suet and lard
without any custard

it's not my favourite..but

in my opulant hand
a little festive cake
reminds  of a time
when life was pretty bleak