Rhonda Wright where are you going today? <br />'I must go to the grocery store with out delay.' <br />What is it that you are lacking? What do you need? <br />'There is a special something on my list… let's proceed.' <br /> <br />'I want something sweet to satisfy my mouth watering craving. <br />I've been deprived because of my serious misbehaving. <br />I am much improved. Most assuredly, I will be rewarded… <br />My efforts lately have indeed been the best ever recorded! ' <br /> <br />Here is the candy isle…. 'Mommy, may I have a chocolate bar? ' <br />'No honey, I think that we can find something better by far.' <br />There is no better treat… what could she be thinking? <br />'It is true, ' she said… convincingly without blinking. <br /> <br />We are by rows of colorful fruit and crunchy green vegetables. <br />She is getting fruit… Oh no, my mother has become unstable! <br />'Trust me, the natural sugar contained within will be incredibly tasty. <br />Please, no fretting or embarrassing tantrums. Don't be rash or hasty.' <br /> <br />With a sad expression, Rhonda followed as mother shopped. <br />Today is a bad day… disappointment can not be stopped. <br />On the way home Rhonda asked, 'Why are you being so unkind? ' <br />Mother responded, 'Your happiness is what I have in mind.' <br /> <br />This was the strangest answer Rhonda could ever expect to hear. <br />Her mother smiled and gave her a big hug… she seemed sincere. <br />Candy can create problems, like dreadful tooth decay. <br />It can also fuel hyperactivity, which makes a long hectic day. <br /> <br />'Let's give it a try and see what you think after the experiment.' <br />Mother served bowls of melon balls that were sweet and succulent. <br />Rhonda wondered why she had never tried this delight before. <br />After consuming, she asked if it would be okay to have more. <br /> <br /> <br />2/8/07 <br />revised 2/13/09<br /><br />Theresa Ann Moore<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/sweet-treat/
