I warm your hands on chilly days, and calm your thoughts in gentle ways. With leaves I steep and scents I share, In mugs or cups, I’m everywhere.

I can cut, I can measure and I can read. If you have a feline friend, this might be what you need. Their chase will have you beaming but get me in your eyes and you might be screaming.

Oh my stars, a snapper delight, Crisp and flat, takes a bite! Cheese's best friend, a party's thrill, Fireworks mimic its sharp shrill.

Encased in me, often a mystery, my soft shell is a decoration to see. From fruit to beef all are welcome, a wonderful scent is the invitation to come.

I'm clear, but I would make a terrible window. I'm within glasses, but I don't help you see. I'm cold, but you usually don't warm me up. I'm sometimes sticky and sometimes slippery.