"Upward Aspirations"

My French Vanilla Plant-Based Smoothie Powder has
   upward aspirations . . .

Wouldn't you plume too if you were made of
   a sumptuous combination of
   three plant proteins,
   four superfood greens,
   and papain powder?

Once open,
   it exclaims its excitement to see me,
   like a forlorn puppy desperate for its owner's love,
Blowing fine powder in every direction
   without the slightest provocation.

Yes, this protein-packed powder longs to be a fire hydrant,
   a veritable temple for sweltering kids,
Screaming and writhing
   in shameless, wanton worship of
   summer relief.

My powder is entranced by the possibility
   of being the ball
   that sizzles from the bat of a little leaguer,
Flying higher than farther,
   the dance of wobbly legs ensue,
   sun drunk outfielders,
   and gasping fans.

Can a powder fantasize about being a
   mischievous line of cocaine,
Slyly tucking nose-tickling pollen into its loins
   that frustrates even the most determined
   aging Rock n' Roll star (or hypocritical politician)?

Such a silly question . . . 

 

April 2022

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