Cotton Candy

What I sometimes see before sunset or sunrise,
is one of the most beautiful things before my eyes.
A reddish sky through branches of the chestnut tree,
permeating the heavens is what I can see.
The pink hues remind me of cotton candy.
That is my childhood treat so sweet and sticky.
Cherished times in earlier days I reminisce.
Few moments of my past are as sweet as this.
I devoured the treat at ballgames and carnivals too.
The candy was spun in pink, and sometimes blue.
I wondered if pink was for girls and blue for boys.
Both colors and flavors brought me many joys.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Sweetheart Avatar
February 11, 2011 at 7:21 AM
Amazing title to compliment your brilliant words Robert my friend... a lovely picture painted with your lines my friend..with luv..
Brown Avatar
February 11, 2011 at 5:51 AM
nice children gem
Dietrich Avatar
February 10, 2011 at 11:32 PM
what a delightful picture of child sweets and sunsets! REally enjoyable. LUv, Andrea
Mannan Avatar
February 10, 2011 at 8:59 PM
An enchanting write Robert. You've made me smile on this drab day.
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