finding satisfaction in drops

there are

times when you have a hankering

for something.

(if hankering is still a word)

something

sweet,

just a dab

of something, perhaps

maple flavored,

but you don't want

a whole stack

of pancakes,

or a pint

of ice-cream, or three 

maple iced donuts.

you just want

a smidgen

on your tongue.

a drop.

just enough to satisfy your

longing

and then move on.