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Toast

January 12, 2026
By CaitlynNoelle BRONZE, Richmond, Virginia
CaitlynNoelle BRONZE, Richmond, Virginia
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Barely toasted.

Soft golden brown. 

Not too dark,

Not too light.

That's how he likes it. 

 

Bagels overloaded,

Mounds of Cream Cheese.

Never Jam.

Never Jelly.

That’s how he likes it.

 

Are bagels toast?

I mean, they’re bread…

Not tortillas.

Not cake.

I mean, he likes it.

 

OR DOES HE???


The author's comments:

This is a poem about my brother, and how he likes his toast.


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on Jan. 25 at 12:02 am
charliedarling14, Rancho Cucamonga, California
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Favorite Quote:
"if i had it in my power, i'd arrange for every girl to have your charm. so every minute and every hours, every boy would find what i found in our arms"

ok don't know why but the end line is so genuinely funny to me but cute poem :)

on Jan. 25 at 12:02 am
charliedarling14, Rancho Cucamonga, California
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Favorite Quote:
"if i had it in my power, i'd arrange for every girl to have your charm. so every minute and every hours, every boy would find what i found in our arms"

ok don't know why but the end line is so genuinely funny to me but cute poem :)

on Jan. 16 at 1:24 am
sunnysideu__p BRONZE, Mumbai, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"And those who were dancing were thought to be insane by the ones who couldn't hear the music"

i've read all your work. this is my favourite.