the emergency bar of chocolate

it's good to have

a secret emergency bar

of chocolate, tucked away

in the ice box

behind the frozen bags

of peas

and carrots.

a large wrapped chunk

to break

off a piece

or two

to get you through

the night,

or day,

whether the issue

revolves around love or work,

a broken nail or

a bad hair day.

it can have almonds

if you need that crunch.

dark Belgium chocolate

is preferred.