Poems of the Week

Hot Comfort

by Marshall Begel

“Tyra Banks is launching ‘hot ice cream’… a creamy, dreamy consistency that can be sipped from a cup…”
CNN

So, Tyra Banks announced her drink debut?
But I’ve already crafted such a brew:

My mocha cappuccino with a hint
of caramel, vanilla, peppermint,
a healthy splash of heavy whipping cream
infused with almond concentrate, then steam
till just about a boil, with room for rice
milk, sprinkled with a dash of pumpkin spice.

But I suppose I’ll try hers for a span,
at least till Starbucks lifts my lifetime ban.