Table for One
Crayons…..chewed
all colors taste the same
story told
with sound effects
contest won
longest French fry
dessert
purple - Black Raspberry ice cream
alone
in the brain freeze zone
dancing
in Grammy’s arms
John G. Lawless
©11/5/2019
Categories:
black raspberry, granddaughter, grandmother,
Form: Free verse
Purple lilac bloom scents in spring
Purple wild flowers summer brings
Purple butterflies’ fluttering wings
Purple finches’ chorus they joyfully sing
Purple black raspberry ice cream treats
Purple colored hair highlighted in streaks
Purple printed scarves that look so sheik
Purple grapes that taste juicy and sweet
1/26/19
Purple 2 contest
Sponsor: Kevin Shaw
Categories:
black raspberry, color, purple,
Form: Rhyme
During a sultry summer’s afternoon,
when anyone can melt away and swoon,
nothing can cool us off quite as nice
as a generous helping of Italian water ice.
Slaves of Roman emperors from ages ago,
would trek into the mountains to gather snow.
They brought it down to mix with fruit and honey.
Thus, we have ambrosia that came to be.
For most folks, it is a seasonal treat.
Anytime in the summer, it is cool and sweet.
With lots of different flavors galore,
once you try some, you will be back for more.
We are familiar with traditional lemon and cherry.
However, have you tried mango and black raspberry?
How about exotic Italian anisette?
Wagering you will like them all is a safe bet.
Categories:
black raspberry, food, seasons,
Form: Rhyme