the candy store

the first look

upon

the rows, the glass enclosed

cases

of candy

is

astounding to a set

of child's eyes.

who made

this land, this place

of every kind

of sweet.

from chocolate bars,

to twists

of licorice,

to gum

and lollipops.

is the world really like

this?

that answer comes

soon enough,

but for now,

dip your hand into

the barrel

and live.