Chocolate Syrup

A Poem by Judy

Preamble: Despondent woman who is lonely and is looking for companionship

Of Haagen Dazs or Ben & Jerry’s,
which do I pick?
Am I being the bigamist
by wanting it all?

Chocolate is the aphrodisiac
elevating me to euphoric heights.

The sky’s the limit -
housing the fiery sun
hiding the glittering stars
that will shine brightly
after the sun sets
maintaining the height of my euphoria.

The melted ice cream drips
down the sides of the container
as the salty tears
flow down my face.

Sweetness comes at a price.
for if I gorge myself with euphoria,
the downward spiral
is like Lindsay Vonn’s slalom ride.

I just want to ride the bunny slopes;
less decision
straightforward ride

ability to see the sites from
left to right
from down to up

I could never ski
on a blustery day
I need to see
where I am going
I need to know what is ahead

© 2013 Judy

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Ruth

There is a lot here that I like...
The bitterness of the salty tears with the sweetness of the ice cream is well voiced and great entwined imagery. The hope and yearning but knowing that so many opportunities dwell beneath the sky. There is more than loneliness...there is a wanting to know and wishing life could be more simple in all it's complexity.
Much enjoyed Judy x

Posted 10 Years Ago

Nya Joy Simmons

Incredible! I really appreciated this piece of writing, I love food!

Posted 10 Years Ago

Rita L. Sev

Sweetness comes at a price...

Indeed, it does. Chocolate is a good metaphor here - something so wonderful, so easy to overdo... and then the downward spiral... Here's to everything in moderation. Descriptive and well written piece, Judy!