no calories added

 

 

Sweet thing

 

The dawn delays the day,

with layered hues

   that do not fade,

 

the vault is cake,

with icing smears

   that will not bake,

 

the sweet spot filled,

an overflow

   of cream and gold,

the lavish spread

   betokens gild.

 

February 10, 2026

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