On Impermanence

“Nothing in the world is permanent, and we’re foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely we’re still more foolish not to take delight in it while we have it.”   ~~ W. Somerset Maugham

With the words of Maugham ringing in my ears, I quickly proceeded to devour this orange-hazelnut twist with gusto and took immense delight in its company for the two minutes it took me to consume it.