The Ice Cream

I went to the grocery to buy something cold

But I couldn’t decide my mind wasn’t bold

I was confused of what to buy

Juice? Soda? Or a cold mango pie?

 

I walked to the corner and saw a poster

Presenting a product that’s called cookie monster

The poster was so cool that I wanted to take it

But so unlucky they are not selling it

 

I saw a section full of ice cream

Presented by a poster that was so gleam

Then I chose to decide that I will buy it

Because my stomach was asking me to eat

 

One chocolate ice cream is enough for me

But then I got one that was for free

So I left the grocery at four thirty

And ate my ice cream that was so yummy

 

But there’s still one ice cream left

Thinking to give it to someone I knew

I found a beggar asking for alms

So I gave my ice cream and gently held his hand

 

I’m thinking about the old beggar

Aren’t he tired of walking so far?

If only I can help him to fight his battle

Of his rights to live out of trouble

 

I saw him again just a few minutes

So I took my money out of my pockets

To gave it to him thinking he would asked for it

But then he smiled with a face so neat

 

He said he was thankful for me being kind

I was so happy and showed him a smile

Then he walked away to cross another mile

Thanks to the ice cream everything was worthwhile

 

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Reviews

[Ramya]

Amazing! I absolutely adore the idea behind this poem, the title did it!!
Touching and lovely.
Great job!!

[Ivy]

I like how whimsical it is, but at the same time showing how important the little gestures are. Nice job!

[Sweets]

That's very nice of you :)
I would have bought chocolate milkshake !

[AK]

Wow! Brilliant poem! It pains my heart to even think of the number of beggars there are on the streets of Bangalore. And it was very kind of you to give him an ice cream:) Keep writing!

[Tasha]

I liked this. Ice cream is so delicious. Wonderful write.