This image shows a highly decorated food van with pictures of ice cream and other food items on its sides. On the top, the words- “Mr Whippy” are written. The van seems to be parked near a convenience store.

My poem in response to the prompt…

😊

The jingle drifts along the street,
a silver chime in shimmering heat,
children scatter, coins in hand,
toward the painted, rumbling van.

The air is thick with sugared dreams,
syrup swirls and melting creams,
cones piled high like towers of sun,
vanilla rivers on the run.

A flake stands proud in chocolate seas,
soft-serve blossoms with gentle ease,
strawberry drips on sticky skin,
laughter rising, music thin.

The pavement shimmers, sky burns wide,
yet sweetness cools the blaze inside—
for in that moment, shade is found,
in melting joy the day is crowned.

What do you see # 203- August 25,2025 – Keep it alive

18 responses to “What do you see August 25th 2025”

  1. Sadje Avatar

    Your poem is so delightful and a treat both to the mind and palette. Thanks for joining in Carol.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you, love joining in 💙💙❤️❤️

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        You’re welcome ☺️

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      2. Carol anne Avatar

        💚💗💓💙

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  2. michnavs Avatar

    such a joyful poem Carol 🙏✍️🫶

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you, Mitch 😍💓🙂💜💜

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  3. ladyleemanila Avatar

    delightful poem, Carol anne 🙂

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you 🪷🪷🩵🩵

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  4. lesleyscoble Avatar

    An ice-cream dream in a delightful poem. 🍦

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you, Lesley 💗💗

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  5. writerravenclaw Avatar

    A wonderful poem full of memories. I loved the sound of the ice-cream van as a kid, because I knew I could have one.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Yes, I did too, the ice cream man always brings back memories of childhood

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  6. Chris Hall Avatar

    Perfect and delightful… can I have a ice-cream vanilla cone?🍦
    Love it, Carol Anne 💞

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Come on over Chris 😄💖🙂💖

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  7. yvettemcalleiro Avatar

    You captured the moment perfectly, Carol Anne! Wonderful poem!

    Yvette M Calleiro 🙂

    http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you, Yvette 💙😘

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