just one bite, that's all

she doesn't
want dessert,
i'm full,
she'll say and sit
back in her chair,
but when
the flourless
chocolate
waffle cake, with
whipped cream
and a cherry on
top, arrives,
she'll smile
and say, oh my,
and lean forward.
she'll take
a spoon, reach
across the table
and dig into
the dish, just a
bite, she'll say,
one bite, okay,
just a tiny tiny
bite, yum,
that's good,
maybe one more.
do you want
the cherry?
why are you laughing,
she asks, as you
hand her a napkin
to get the chocolate
off her chin.