Some time ago, I had my nails polished in a pale color delightfully named “Life’s a Cupcake.”
I’ve been hanging onto that, in case I ever decided to write something out of it.
—Why not today?
If Life’s a cupcake
then use real sugar.
If Life’s a cupcake
then add your own flavor.
If Life’s a cupcake
then try not to burn it.
If Life’s a cupcake
then savor the filling.
If Life’s a cupcake
then frost it thick with love.
If Life’s a cupcake
then offer it to others.
If Life’s a cupcake
then eat every crumb.
My sweet Scout, summer before last
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Composed for Day 15 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge with Two Writing Teachers
–oh, if you’re curious about the nail color, check it out: Life’s a Cupcake polish.
Note the brand name, “Creative Play”—how fitting!
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If life’s a cupcake, then the pic of Scout is the frosting on top. Perfect topping!
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She is the frosting, Ramona, for sure!
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I like this format. I think I may “borrow” it using another word instead of cupcake. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Thanks so much, Rita – do borrow the form and see what comes!! I would love to know.
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Thanks for sharing. I like all of the ways to explore this metaphor.
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Thank you – glad you enjoyed the “cupcake”!
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What a fun poem, Fran!
Of course, I had to check out the nail polish link. It’s similar to the color I use, Prima Ballerina. “Life’s a Cupcake” is a much more fun name!
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I love the pale blush polishes, Stacey. Your “Prima Ballerina” is SO pretty! I had fun with the poem, making the comparisons hold throughout.
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What a sweet post for a sweet Friday 🙂
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Thank you!
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What fun this! I really like the frame “If _____ a _______, then. I might actually explore a variation myself. The inspiration itself, a name of polish, makes me thnk about how sometimes marketing relies on strong imagery. I could see the pink.
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The names of nail polishes are astoundingly creative – one of my other favorite names, not necessarily color, is I Have a Herring Problem (blue-gray). Do try the form! I’d love to see where it leads you!
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I love the poem and the photo – what a sweet girl.
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Thank you, Becky – she is the sweetest and best girl, so full of love.
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That poem slowed so smoothly, it looks as if it wrote itself! So sweet (pun intended) and extra with your photo. I think I might search color names- paint, polish, crayon… for inspiration now.
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Thank you, Fran, and I understood! Paint and nail polishes have such fun names these days. Something will certainly reach out and tickle your fancy (I am so sure that name is out there!).
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sorry, meant to type “flowed”
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Great ending line “If life’s a cupcake, then eat every crumb.”
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So glad you think so – thank you!
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What a lovely post! I see lots of thick-frosting love on that cupcake, and what a fun topic for a blog! The picture, though, that’s the best part. She is absolutely beautiful! And that cupcake is decorated so creatively, I would think of it as edible art.
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My Scout is a delight, Kim – pure joy!
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Yummy! I hope so much the “If life’s a cupcake…” then be sure to do all these things with it. It is a lovely poem, and I’m glad you wrote it today. I especially like the last line “then eat every crumb.” Amen!
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I am so glad you enjoyed the poem , Denise. I was pleased with how it came together – sometimes an idea seems great but then falls flat! The last line is my favorite also – thank you.
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What a delicious colour and poem. I wonder who thinks up these amazing names for nail polish and the like? The gorgeous photo of Scout is just the icing on the cupcake!!
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Somebody undoubtedly makes big bucks coming up with these creative names! Thank you for your words about the poem and the photo – my Scout is an absolute treasure. So precious. The granddaughters are the glitter-dust on top of the cupcake, for sure.
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