The Scoop

Waiting for ice cream
And looking around,
All versions of people
Are there to be found:

The old and the toddlers,
The skinny and fat,
The bald and the bearded,
The full-bodied tat;

The neat and the slobby ,
The antsy and calm,
Each there for the ice cream,
A sticky day balm.

I doubt we’d be sharing
Political views,
But united deciding
Which flavor to choose.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kingston Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 7:45 PM
I thought it was sweet that President Biden liked ice cream. Therefore your last stanza is my favorite. My favorite is Chunky Monkey by Ben & Jerry's. Maybe you'll try this one someday Ilene. :) Now, after reading your poem, I want ice cream!
Borke Avatar
May 29, 2024 at 5:49 AM
Despite my and your opposing views, I chose this one to favor among your delightful poems.
Wolf Avatar
May 27, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Unity?! Ha, ha. Exhibit A: Cone! Cup! COne! CUp! CONE! CUP! aaargh! AARGH! lol. ~ More taste // Less filling
Greenhough Avatar
May 26, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Ice cream seems to be very American. I believe it can unite us. Good thoughts.
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