Valerie Bellefleur Poet Narrative

Ice Cream

At twelve I grasped my nickel
and headed back to school after lunch
just happened there was a dairy bar
on the way
double scoop of chocolate mint
must be eaten before the bell rings
lick it quick - savour that sweet creamy taste
chew up the chocolate chips
now its running down my chin and fingers
cone is getting soggy
munch munch down to the 
last mushy morsel
have to eat it fast
oh, no there is the bell
have to find a water fountain fast..

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Sharon Winter September 4, 2008 at 5:46 AM Oh man, this brought me back to my own memory of chocolate chip mint ice cream with sprinkles on it! What an amazing flavor discovery and how can an ice cream cause a mind to flood with childhood memories? Love this write. Thanks for sharing. Love, Shar

Michael Jordan September 3, 2008 at 1:02 PM Boy oh boy it has been a spell since since you could get a double scooper for a nickel - Really enjoyed your poem Valerie - God Bless

Carrie Richards September 3, 2008 at 12:46 PM I would STILL do that!! Ice cream is one of my weaknesses! Hmmm....wonder if there's some mint chocolate chip in my freezer!! Excuse me...I'll be right back!! .~Carrie