By Cindy Bennett
First Place
Colorful jars lined the old store shelf
Cherry ones, lemon ones and blueberry too,
Calling my name every time,
I stepped in
Oh, what could a little girl do.
Although they looked inviting
Teasing my tastes buds so,
I knew it wasn’t Saturday
And turned around to go.
The storekeeper stopped me
Just to ask me why,
I stared so at the candy jars
Yet didn’t intend to buy.
I have to wait for Saturday sir
That’s what I promised my mother,
I so enjoy just looking at them
I hope it is no bother.
During the week I eat so well
Healthy foods upon my plate,
I drink my milk with gusto
My vitamins I take.
I fill one side with veggies
And add a little meat,
A bun so soft and brown
And perhaps a little beet.
My favorite fruit is oranges
So juicy when their peeled,
Apples are ok I guess
A nice way to end a meal.
I eat healthy all week long
And on Saturday afternoon,
I come down to your candy store
With money that I earned.
Saturday arrived on time
I skipped into the store,
And when the candy called my name
I stared a moment more.
Carefully I picked the ones
That I enjoyed beyond measure,
I paid for the little treats
He said “thanks” it was a pleasure.
