hot summer days

waiting in line

for ice cream

thinking what flavor

line moves slowly

looking at others

she got chocolate

I want sprinkles

line moves slowly

he got strawberry

line moves slowly

sun is intense

everybody is smiling

line moves slowly

cups look appealing

cones look better

line moves slowly

vanilla is boring

I want toppings

line moves slowly

we are next

excitement is intense

reading menu fast

too many choices

line moves slowly

still reading menu

its our turn

overwhelmed by selection

just order usual

chocolate mint chip

in a cup

cheap plastic spoon

that first taste

with closed eyes

nothing is better

it melts fast

I eat faster

ice cream gone

fingers all sticky

hot summer days