Chocolate

The dark, rich chocolate

With nuts that crunch under my teeth

A taste of irresistible heaven

Smells sweeter than honey

Sometimes infused with exotic flavors

Sometimes a hint of bitterness

Sometimes it’s just a plain piece of chocolate

A guilt-free indulgence to celebrate

The way it glistened when melted

The luxurious flavor of the cocoa bean

The warmth it spread; the joy it gave me

And once it was finished, my heart ached for more

If only I could eat it every day

For breakfast, lunch, and dinner

But the tummy aches and cavities haunt me

Scaring me away from sneaking more