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Snow Cone Magic

The red umbrella was the sign. 
An icy treat would soon be mine. 
A memory when I was young.
When snow cone magic cooled my tongue.

A block of ice perched on a cart.
A masterpiece, a work of art.
The line was long but soon I’d be.
Filled with joy and summer glee.

I watched the vendor scrape the ice.
Fixed upon the strange device.
Particles that sprayed about.
Cooled my face from summer’s drought.

Then as he shaped the precious chips.
I dreamed of how they’d cool my lips.
Now the time to choose at last.
My flavor choice the man would ask.

Coconut would always win.
And so he’d start to pour and spin.
A bottle rich with sweet delight.
Oh how I loved that icy sight.

Done and paid now it was time.
True happiness for just a dime.
Then racing fast against the sun.
As coco ice would melt and run.


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  1. Date: 7/30/2012 4:10:00 PM

    revisiting this summer delight of yours! thanks for your sweet comment to me.

  1. Date: 6/18/2012 12:08:00 PM

    Congratulations on your placement in Debbie's contest Samia. Love, Carol

    Arroyo Avatar Samia Ali Arroyo Date: 6/18/2012 1:38:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hey Carol, THank you very much! :)
  1. Date: 6/14/2012 5:49:00 PM

    This one brought back summer memories of great flavor...Enjoyed reading this eve..The poem had great rhyme, rhythm, and flow..Sara

    Arroyo Avatar Samia Ali Arroyo Date: 6/14/2012 6:52:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hey Sara, I'm so glad this poem brought back good memories for you. Thank you very much! :)
    Kendrick Avatar Sara Kendrick Date: 6/14/2012 5:50:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks for stopping by, reading, and taking time to comment with a kind review about my work..Sara
  1. Date: 6/8/2012 9:46:00 PM

    A sublime food memory for you. Children love this in the heat of summer. So you loved coconut, huh? THis was so nice to learn about you and your childhood.

    Arroyo Avatar Samia Ali Arroyo Date: 6/9/2012 5:57:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hey Andrea, Yes, this was one of the best summertime treats - especially in the hot concrete jungle. Oh yes, and coconut is still my favorite! :) Thank you for reading this and commenting Andrea ...Samia
  1. Date: 6/8/2012 2:20:00 PM

    left my tongue dripping,lol,nice coconut flavour write Samia

    Arroyo Avatar Samia Ali Arroyo Date: 6/8/2012 2:22:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    LOL - Thank you so much Richard! Love that coconut! :)
  1. Date: 6/8/2012 1:53:00 PM

    Oh, I just love this! What a wonderful memory and fantastic rhyme....Tanya

    Arroyo Avatar Samia Ali Arroyo Date: 6/8/2012 2:09:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hey Tanya, Thank you so much! :)
  1. Date: 6/8/2012 1:46:00 PM

    A beautiful day full of sunshine and good cheer. I am so happy to be able to read your poetry today Samia. I wish you a weekend of sunshine and joy and hope you continue to find the inspiration to continue your writing. Will be back reading come Monday I hope. Love, Carol

    Arroyo Avatar Samia Ali Arroyo Date: 6/8/2012 2:08:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hey Carol, Thank you or your comment and beautiful thoughts! Have a great weekend! :)