Marshmallows

I’m sure I would have been one of those kids

Who “failed” the famous marshmallow test.

Can you wait ten minutes

Before eating this marshmallow,

And if so, you’ll get another one too?

No, I’m pretty sure I would not have had the restraint.

The marshmallow was there for the eating.

Life is for living.

Joy can be now,

Not in ten minutes.