Sometimes I still think everything would be fine
If I just had a deep-fried Twinkie or two (or three)
Or perhaps a few handfuls of Lilac chocolates
A half dozen chocolate chip cookies right out of the oven
A pint of Moose-tracks or Honey ice cream melted just to the right consistency
A big bag of Jelly Bellys, assorted will do, but plenty of Popcorn, Chocolate Pudding and Cherry, please
Some Banana Cream Pie
A box of salt water taffy
And unlimited funnel cakes
My sugar days are over, alas
But I still long for its soothing, sticky-sweet promises
Carnival-candy dreams for a happy life ahead
The high, the pleasure, the fullness, the love
I miss it all
But I know better
Beyond the Skinny Branches 