Licorice

In New York and so many places,
Chocolate shops abound,
Where milk and dark and white, with nuts
Or not, can all be found.

Yet here in Sweden, there's a store,
If you want something sweet,
Which carries only licorice,
A Nordic candy treat.

Varieties are plentiful,
Including those with salt, 
Which you may want to spit right out;
If so, it's not your fault.

For licorice, the jet black kind,
You either love or hate.
I love it but when made with salt,
I simply can't relate.

Yet other combinations,
Like with chocolate or fruit,
Taste delicious and they come in
Different styles and shapes, to boot.

Today, my last in Sweden,
I stocked up to take back home,
So I'm leaving with sweet mem'ries
And the topic for a poem!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Dietrich Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 3:52 PM
you went to Sweden?? Wow, how cool is that? I just HAD to see this poem, as I adore black licorice!! Now I am curious as to how it tastes with salt!! (i love salt too, but not sure about that combo)
Krutsinger Avatar
November 28, 2019 at 4:55 AM
My daughter swears by the chocolate of the Neverlands especially Belgium. This poem made me think of that and I could actually taste chocolate in my mouth as I read.
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 3:32 PM
Another great poem! Kind of dashes my exotic perception of Sweden though. Licorice? Really? I like the red but haven't cared much for black since I was little. Salt is weird for sure!.....pat
Theraven Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 10:57 AM
Ilene, Love the tale of Licorice from your Nordic travels. Also enjoyed all the wonderful comments. -Richard
Borke Avatar
November 24, 2019 at 1:14 PM
I just read another poem of yours regarding nosh and how the licorice pulls back when you bite it. I found your blog on jacketflap, which poems of yours go back to Nov 2009. Have a safe trip.
Cunningham Avatar
November 24, 2019 at 12:42 PM
Haven't had licorice for years , didn't know it was so popular there. Enjoy your last day and safe trip home. Tom
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