Watching You Eat
You have a box of sweets,
but I know you will not share ’em.
I sit here in defeat,
like a eunuch at the harem.

Fruit-shaped hard candy [Wikicommons]
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About Damian Balassone
Damian Balassone is a failed half-forward flanker who writes poetry. He is the author of 'Strange Game in a Strange Land'.
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Yes, DB – short and sweet, if you’ll pardon the pun!
Ha! Nice little read.
Damn the sweet holder! I want candy!
Ain’t that the truth RK! Thanks for kind comments gents.
Nice one, Damo !