$6.50

$6.50 for an ice cream cone,

A rip-off, that’s for sure,

But once spring fever hits, I know

There is no better cure.

There’s ice cream in my freezer;

I could scoop myself a bowl,

But in the outside air, a cone

Is soothing to the soul.

Today’s was coconut with hunks

Of chocolate mixed inside

And almonds to accentuate 

No pleasure was denied.

$6.50 for an ice cream cone

I’m glad I can afford,

For after so much time indoors

I’ve earned this sweet reward.