Flame
teardrops a
birthday candle,
stuck in a cupcake's blue
frosting. Mom just finished the
happy birthday oration—happy
birthday to you, dear Timmy—
It's time for him to blow out
the candle. He's nine.
His Mother:
Time to blow out the candle, Timmy!
Tim blows it out.
She asks what he wished for.
He says he doesn't wanna jinx it
Patting his leg, she says:
Good idea, honey. Enjoy your cupcake.
No I'm okay, your mama doesn't get hungry easily baby.
Timmy wishes to live.
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Author:
Jasper (
Offline) - Published: September 15th, 2025 19:02
- Category: Sad
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Comments2
A lovely write that pulls at the heart using a child, hunger where the mother gives the cake to the child, and the shape used in the words emphasizes the candle and the wish. A tear jerker. Loved it and a fave
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you noticed the shape of the first stanza :))
You are most welcome
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