Strawberries! Strawberries! Strawberries!

Last Wednesday, I went out shopping, that's rare indeed for me, Just walking along and stopping when something good I'd see… But then my nose made me aware that strawberries were nearby, I followed their scent upon the air until they caught my eye… I licked my lips and gulped with glee… I got my wallet out… Went in search for every penny and gathered these about… I took my darling strawberries home and put these on a plate And honey fresh from honeycomb poured out the jar so great… Then came a slurping dash of cream anointing all below… I smiled as if within a dream, as I surveyed the flow… But then God stopped me just before I started on my treat… Reminding me it was no chore, ‘Give thanks for all you eat! ' And so I did, right there and then… For cash to pay my way… For shops to visit once again… for such a sunny day… No clouds, no rain, no storm, no gale, warm sunshine, that was all… A little tan for me so pale… a strawberry miracle… AND THEN… I swirled my spoon around and licked my lips as well… AND RAISED a strawberry that was bound to cast its wondrous spell… AND SUDDENLY I closed my eyes and my mouth opened wide… And tasted Heaven's sweet surprise… with joy I couldn't hide… I guess that I'm addicted now… it's strawberries every day! Do I love them? Oh… Yes, and how! I hope I'll be OK… Be careful what you wish for, friends! Or you'll be like I am… The need for strawberries never ends, so don't get in a jam… I'm running out of pennies soon… and then what will I do? Just stare down at my empty spoon… red-faced and feeling blue… Denis Martindale April 2018.