The Ice Cream Man

Steven West

The temperature was rising.

It was a hot and steamy day.

The children stayed inside.

It was just too hot to play.

Oh sure they had their video games

And lots of toys and blocks.

But the children wanted more

As they anxiously stared at the clock.

Then the ice cream man came out

To deliver a special treat.

The children smiled and laughed.

Finally, delicious relief from the heat.

Ice cream cones were great for licking.

Ice cream sandwiches were gobbled up.

Oh thank heaven for the visit

From the good, old ice cream truck.



Published by Steven West

I have a passion for creative writing and political discourse. Happily married for over 24 years, I have 2 children and work with special needs kids in the public schools. I enjoy making people laugh and sm...  View profile

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  • Mary Oberg8/18/2011

    Ice scream always makes life better!

  • Missy H.7/31/2011

    yum! makes me want some

  • Lady Samantha7/26/2011

    During the heatwave I think our ice cream truck melted!!

  • Delicia Powers7/26/2011

    Love ice cream:0)

  • Darla M. Beck7/24/2011

    I wish we had an ice cream truck coming through here, especially on these really hot summer days.

  • LetsCook7/23/2011

    I remember him well, thanks!

  • Peter Flom7/23/2011

    I scream you scream and we all know the rest

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