A surrealist, hyper-realistic macro shot of a jagged piece of Kendal Mint Cake resting on a dark, slate-grey rock. The mint cake is shaped like a miniature mountain peak, with its crystalline sugar texture catching a sharp, cold morning light. The background is a blurred, moody Cumbrian landscape with deep greens and misty blues, creating a high-contrast, tactile aesthetic.

"I tried to write a poem about Kendal Mint Cake for this collection. It was too sweet and short-lived. Stick to the poems about mountains—they last longer. *Cumbria In Verse - Lakes To Fells In Poetry*, out March 1st.

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