Spread Too Thin

The pat of creamy, yellow butter

is expected to last

past the center of the toasted bread,

over the deep ravine

that exists on the left,

all the way to the very edge 

of toast civilization.

But halfway through

its progression,

despite the warmth,

the fluidity,

it becomes very clear

that there's not enough--

not nearly enough--

to satisfy anyone. 

The pat of creamy, yellow butter

is spread too thin once again.