Security Check

When visiting my aunt,
We always bring a special treat.
It's halva made from sesame,
A Middle Eastern sweet.

But very often, it gets flagged
'Cause agents have no clue
Exactly what this item is;
Our bags do not go through.

They took my husband's backpack
And removed things, one by one,
As if they thought they'd find a knife
Or liquids or a gun.

Instead, the female TA
Reached inside and she did seize
Our wrapped up treasure and she asked,
"What is this? Looks like cheese."

My husband nodded, yes it is,
'Cause if he did explain
It's candy from the Middle East -
What could we really gain?

They placed it on the X-ray belt,
In their unsmiling mode,
To double-check the piece of "cheese"
Would somehow not explode.

At least they waved us on, but when
We pack our next surprise,
We'll pick a treat my aunt will love
And agents recognize!