Ode to Chocolate

Oh, chocolate, how I love thee.

I never knew you could bring joy for so long.

In days past you endured one afternoon,

Bringing joy as you melted in my mouth.

Yet this year was different.

When you came into my life on Mother’s Day, I was on a diet.

I tucked you in the freezer, dreaming of the day

When I would once again let you melt in my mouth and bring me joy.

The day finally arrived,

And I learned just how sweet you really are.

Bit by bit you melted in my mouth.

I savored every morsel.

And you lasted two weeks!