Candy Origin

Candy has a long history.

Candy Origin

english word called candy, 

derives from Arabic, quadi

something made of sugar or 

honey made from bees.

candy is awesome 

and as sweet as can be,

it tantalizes taste buds 

whenever you eat.

has an agreeable, 

pleasant and delightful taste,

it is not bitter, sour or salty, 

the texture is simply great.

the origin of candy has 

a very long history,

early man created the idea

1500BC.

man ate honey combs 

and honey that was dandy. 

a sweet jubilation,

oh my goodness it is candy.

the first kind of candy, 

sugar coated fruit, nuts,

and seeds,

back in ancient medicine, 

used licorice and jujubes,

to heal sickness, 

and lesson infirmities,

it's hard to believe

but they did this, 

yes indeed!

a marvelous creation.

cured any sweet tooth seen.

in later days those two drugs

became modern day candy.

ancient Egyptians mixed fruit, 

nuts, dates and spice 

with lots of sticky honey. 

this was their sheer delight.

the greeks used the same 

ingredients 

to make candy, honey coated fruit 

and honey glazed flowers.

they were clever artists.

and they're creations were enticing. 

and part of their cuisine.

during the middle ages 

candy was in demand,

a sought out delicacy 

for those who were wealthy.

and the higher class clans..

by the seventeenth century, 

sugar was in shortage,

there was a big need.

England and America 

ate boiled sugar candles, 

mixed with fruit and nut. 

used this candy. 

it must have been rough.

for them to eat candy

that was tough.

but let's not forget 

about turkish delight.

this form of candy 

was clearly out of sight.

seventeen sixty-five,

first chocolate factory climbed.

in the united states,

who could not wait

for their turn,

for a prosperous 

enterprise confirmed.

during the eighteenth century,

caramels and lollipops, 

came about using factories. 

they would manufacture candy. 

hard candy like lemon drops,

peppermints sure hit the spot.

last but not least,

the nineteenth century,

after the discovery 

of sugar beet,

used to sweeten candy.

it comes from the beet,

as a matter of fact,

it's sugar is extracted, 

manufactured,

this is factual.

an alternative sugar 

source to cane,

was made.

advancement, betterment, 

in the mechanical age, 

had made it's way.

mass amounts of candy 

were manufactured. 

use of color 

and different flavors,

to quench satisfaction

these were added 

to the candy.

assortment of flavors

for everyone to savor.

yum,yum!

England was the 

first country 

to produce hard candy,

in large quantities. 

eighteen fifty-one,

large amounts of 

assorted boiled sweets, 

bonbons, caramels 

chocolate cream,

and candy bars,

to devour,

a chocolate lover's dream.

I got a golden ticket!

I got a golden ticket!

I got a golden ticket

in my hands!

there were many more 

delicious kinds of candy created.

these candies were representing

Europe and America.

candy is grand.

Author's Note

Please read my poem. I am open to comments, suggestions and review.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this poem. I'm more educated. I liked how you gave some history and taught me a needed lesson. Thank you my friend for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Richard Patrick]

that ws fanaastic history in the form of a peom. Great work there Cicel. I was impressed, thank you for the request, take your time, or the dentist will love to see you. Yourcraftsman ship is very good. I take my hat off to salute you, sir.

[Aidan Oberholtzer]

I love these history lessons. very cool

[samparks,sam]

really you great nice written

[sL]

Celie Rose, you have a way of talking about history with such authority. I enjoyed this poem.

[Desirée Tolliver]

This is a very enticing poem on the history of candy. It really makes me long for the delightful taste of chocolate. I also find it interesting that near the end of the poem it says "I got a golden ticket". It really makes me think of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I would like to commend you on your creativity. Keep up the good work and good luck in your future endeavors. I look forward to reading more writing by you in the future.

[Marianne Rose]

Delightful walk through the history of candy- being a chocolate lover, I personally enjoyed being tantalized. Who would think? A poem about candy? It conveys the poet's love for this delicious concoction through the ages . . . Either that, or it's great satire. Either way, I smile.

[Valentine]

Interesting story. Causes tooth decay too. Kathie

[GalaxyGhost]

I like the history of this!

[wordman]

you should join up with john tesh,he gives great info,now back to my candy !