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If only life were a piece of cake....

In my hands I hold

Two slices of cake

One for me one for you

One big one small�

Childishly, I look at them

Longingly

Delicate icing; soft cream; luscious jam�

Then I look at you

A warm smile; a tear in your eye

You know our friendship will win

Our love will be the stronger

I will do the right thing

I look down at the slices

Should I give you the bigger or smaller�

A moment to contemplate�

A minute to consider�

The clock ticks�

And the brown leaves shed from its wooden body�

I make my decision

I keep both for myself

And watch you drown in a sea of loss