i must have been insane
to think i can spend
an entire year exclusively
writing about candy
nevertheless my sweet tooth has not rendered itself
to become a giant cavity
sugar is something
that provides great comfort
throughout those moments
reserved for the most
detail-oriented of gauntlets
one created to knock
you down to the beginning
of a life that never wanted
to survive — nevertheless
one grateful
for the reapers
mercy
for now, i am delighted
to have the lapel of my black
velvet blazer adorned
with a lovely
chocolate
rosette
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