I stand, agonizing.
Staring at the almost empty
Pink cardboard box
Of crumbs and sugary shrapnel
And one,
One last doughnut.
I look around the room.
Is it being saved for someone?
Did everybody get one?
Maybe I should just take half.
I mean, really, I don't really need it.
On the other hand,
It's not something I have everyday...
Oh, what the heck!
I should just grab it before--
Hi!
Oh no, go ahead!
I mean, really, I don't really need it.
It's just a doughnut...
The last one.
(I smile)
Go ahead.
(I try not to cry)
Caren E. Salas
Photo: mine
Donut: Varsity Donuts of Manhattan, Kansas https://www.facebook.com/varsitydonuts/
