Icecream

Take a walk
along the sidewalk
the sun beats so fierce
my shirt clings to me
no shade to be seen

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Fantasizing about something cold
hear the pied pipers melody
I'm drawn to it
dig through my pockets
$1.75

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The trade is made
careful
don't let the sweetness drip
too late
sticky fingers hold tightly
to my prize

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Lick lick lick
so sweet and cold
too soon
my prize is devoured
my short lasting
relief is gone
no more money
time for a nap