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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Date: 8/26/2024 7:45:00 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!
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Date: 5/29/2024 5:49:00 AM
Despite my and your opposing views, I chose this one to favor among your delightful poems.
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Date: 5/27/2024 7:36:00 PM
Unity?! Ha, ha. Exhibit A: Cone! Cup! COne! CUp! CONE! CUP! aaargh! AARGH! lol. ~ More taste // Less filling
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Date: 5/26/2024 5:13:00 PM
Ice cream seems to be very American. I believe it can unite us. Good thoughts.
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