Bagels

Bagels are very much
like love affairs
much ado
about the central hole

the more you taste,
the more it becomes clear
that there's no heart in it
just solitude

though the outer ring
looks breathtaking -
sometimes sweet,
creamy,hot....

bagel lovers are twice cursed -
never to talk about
never to blame a bagel
for being what it is.

So, here's to you, my dear - the sexiest bagel alive!