Little Inklings 2025

ODE TO CUPCAKES By Jacob Rothberg ’29 Ode to cupcakes, The cornerstone of a modern dessert, Ahh, you cupcakes, The pinnacle of flavors mixed into one, You muffins may be good, But cupcakes are superior. Like a muffin with a little Botox, How you get yourselves dressed up with a creamy frosting. An explosion of flavor, hint of chocolate, pinch of salt, A true delight. Ahh, you cupcakes, You tease taste buds, keep ‘em guessing, Each one a mystery, each one impressing. That’s why they call you “cupcake,” A name that makes me salivate. Flavors colliding, filling the air, Every bite’s a love affair. Ahh, you cupcakes, We meet again, this time of year Every birthday, I know you’re near. You keep me coming back, every time, For you my treat is so sublime. For you and your kind will never fail to delight Ahh, you cupcakes . 50