When You're A Marshmallow

When you're a marshmallow
Life is sweet
It's goopy and soft
And yummy to eat

Then comes time for roasting
Aiming for brown
You're brave and bold
The toast of the town

But playing with fire
Can burn you quick
Thoughts turn black
As you fall off the stick

Going out in a blaze
Is exciting and hot
But innards melting on embers...
... is not

Hang in there instead
On that twig turning round
Skin slowly wrinkling
That light crispy brown

You're at your most vulnerable
Just before you are done
But pull it off without falling
And you'll please everyone

When you're a marshmallow
Life can be sweet
But it's when you're old and crusty
That you feel complete

- Donna Holmes, May 26, 2014