I Shall Eat Cake

The last cake I made during this holiday break had to be thrown out.
It went bad before we ate even half.
We were too busy counting calories and saying "no" 
to ourselves.
On New Year's Eve I made a new cake.
This time I am making sure to eat one or two pieces a day,
...maybe more...
 I have decided that occasional hedonism is good for my soul.
This morning I had cake for breakfast.
I promise not to make it a permanent pattern.
I am taking my family's health into consideration
by eating most of it myself.
Back to work tomorrow.

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Katherine J Krein

My name is Katherine J. Krein. I lost my father in June of 2013, and then I lost my mother in November of the same year. After they both died I went through a mind-warping number obsession that has taken me years to control. This is my story. It is now 2025. I still use this site to post some poems and thoughts. My obsession has faded, however, I still notice the numbers. Faith, hope, and love is what guides me now.

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