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Another Stale Old Tart

There was but one 
                     dark chocolate tart 
left in the silver tray 
It’s cherry, pinched by passersby
                     so early in the day
Its dreams were dashed 
                           as it could see
              the softly dimming light
meant that the little bakery 
             was closing for the night

It longed, just to be purchased 
                 A cream filled destiny 
But all was lost, it seemed 
  as there was little hope, you see

Though thoroughly delicious 
                  and still a work of art
No one seems to care about
                  another stale old tart

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Jan Allison

Date: 1/8/2021 12:56:00 PM

Of course this is about a delicious delicacy that for some reason has been left on the shelf ... but it also made me think of 'a lady of the night' who is well past her prime! but thats the way my mind works at times lol:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/20/2021 3:18:00 PM

You are so right Jan, as well as anyone past “their prime” as our society deems, thanks xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/29/2020 11:57:00 AM

Hello Mike Gentile, no one wants to eat a stale tart. Unless the peson is very hungry. I hope you had a good Christmas. Happy New Year. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/30/2020 11:56:00 AM

Hello Mie Gentile, I wish you the best for the New Year. xx-oo Enjoy your day my friend.

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/29/2020 11:51:00 PM

Happy New Year Darlene and Thank you!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/22/2020 5:10:00 AM

I feel a deeper message in this metaphoric write. Well delivered thoughts, Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/22/2020 5:15:00 AM

Thank you Vijay, Happy Holidays!!