I’m as hot as the Sahara

The sun is furious with

Heat and intensity

A waterfall of sticky sweat

Is gushing down my face

Tasting the salt on my lips

I search for relief

With no shade in sight

I ponder seeking cool comfort

Of air conditioning

Then something catches my eye

Like a blaring light from the heavens

The humble stand radiates relief

As I near it I feel hope

With the most scoops

I’ve ever seen

The Mount Everest of cold ice cream

The first taste is relief

The second sanctuary

I already know there is no going back

So I wolf

Down that frozen dessert in

Sound breaking speed

And then I realize

With a sinking feeling in my gut

The previously amazing treat

Was no more