fruit on a tree
in a jungled mountain
brown shell
white beans
roasted brown
ground
formed
melted
eaten
dark
light
smooth
rich
solid
liquid
powdered
hot
ambient
sometimes frozen
healthy
precious
best fair traded
gregarious yet discerning
a filling or shell
enriching other foods
sugared and salted
cinnamon splattered
chili enhanced
add raspberries
cherries, oranges
almonds, hazelnuts
marshmallows, caramel
and more
gift of the gods and a tribute too
ancient Mayans
brought to life
now spanning the world
filling my cupboards
pockets and purse
joyfully coating my tongue
