Let Them Eat Cake

Every Thursday for 2 years we’d meet at our cafe
For a slice of cake.
For 2 years I loved her in silence.
And counted down the days until the next Thursday.
Today I found courage.
“Can I tell you something?”
“Anything,” she said.
“I hate cake."
She smiled. 
“So do I.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Wanter Avatar
January 25, 2017 at 6:06 PM
What a big smile you brought me!
Lane Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 8:26 AM
Aw, this one gave me goosebumps. Thanks for sharing it, Tate.
Kelley Avatar
March 19, 2016 at 7:54 PM
Beautiful! Such a simple poem yet full of irony and connection.
Papworth Avatar
April 14, 2016 at 8:22 AM
Thank you :)
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