31 Cent Scoop Not

Today is 31 cent scoop night at Baskin Robbins

and instead of standing on an incredibly long line

with 2 dimes, 2 nickels, and a penny

clenched in my hand

I'm in the library, at work

miles away from the nearest Baskin Robbins

and tubs of cookie dough, pistachio, and

strawberry cheesecake ice cream

instead, I'm eating a Sweet & Low mint

now let me tell you, that is not a fair trade off

in my heart I'm wishing for blackberry mocha chip

(no sugar added) ice cream

it's literally the best

it makes me feel like I'm strolling in a field full of puppies,

not exactly, but almost

the sad thing is

that all I have in my wallet is

14 cents,

a packet of Splenda,

and 8 bandaids.