You enter a bakery and choose a dessert. Explain why you chose that one and how it looks and tastes.
How to use this prompt: Using the picture and heading, create a short story or poem incorporating it. There is no right or wrong 'answer' just whatever your imagination sparks from the subject.
Please log in to share your creative piece.
Thanks.
The smell of sugar assails me. It's power draws me forward. I can feel it's assault on my senses, making me want some of everything in the showcase. When I look into the showcase I see that some things are not appealing, despite the scent. Green icing would never be my choice on anything. Icing is best when pale and soft. There's a lot of chocolate and things in many shapes.
"Can I help you, Ma'am?"
"Not yet. I'm trying to decide but I will need a box to hold what I choose."
"I'll get that ready for you, Ma'am." The clerk smiled but in my head I was asking 'Am I old enough to be called Ma'am? It sounded…