Peppermint Candy

A small parcel with big surprises

Used to disguise the fumes of the past

So abundant but hard to come by

Stimulates your senses

Sound, Sight, Touch, Smell, Taste

Unravelling the clear synthetic wrapper 

Revealing the red and white pattern 

Polished and perfectly shaped

But sticks like glue when dampened

Has a seductive odour

And packs a toxic sweetness

The aftertaste oh so spicy

Freshening your breath

But soon melts and is forgotten

The sensation only to be found in another 

Peppermint Candy