In pavlova which images in the poem are especially vivid to you and what contrasts and surprises if any do these images provide?

The images of the "pavlova" cake being "glowing like a halo" and of the "glistening folds" create a vivid and striking visual imagery. The contrast between the delicate appearance of the cake and the intense sensory experience of eating it provides a surprising juxtaposition, enhancing the poem's depth and complexity.