A Ramble on Chocolate

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

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