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Cherry on Top

A poem inspired by words on a lunch menu

Sandy Seeber-Quayle

Dec 5, 2024

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Photo by Muhil Mohan on Unsplash

Cherry on Top

A cherry on top,
too sweet to leave behind.

I catch the last sun tonight
garnished with your smile
spiced with your charm,
melting my ice-battered heart.

I love Americanos
black and strong
you crave fruit scones
with raspberry jam.

We shy away
from the cream
and miss each other —
leaving the cherry
alone.

©Sandy Seeber-Quayle, 2024

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Sandy Seeber-Quayle writes essays, poetry and fiction that delve into the complexities of the human experience.

This poem was first published on Sandy’s Substack, Surprising Offspring, in April 2024.

Published in Inspiring Poets

Last published Feb 2, 2025

This is a space dedicated to passionate poets like you. Through the art of poetry, you can freely and honestly share your deepest emotions, problems, traumas, happy times, experiences, life lessons, wisdom, and knowledge. Best part: you’ll have us to support your art all the way.

Written by Sandy Seeber-Quayle

German, living in Ireland — sharing experiences, exploring human behaviour, capturing observations, and channelling emotions through writing.

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