Too sharp to be candy,
and yet you manage
to trick the tongue
into willingness.
Other’s may have
better medicine,
may get to the heart
of what’s wrong.
But you, you bring ease,
you relieve.
Your whole purpose:
To soothe until
healing can happen.
To insert a little sweetness
into misery.
To relax what wants to erupt.
To make the moment bearable.
To keep peace.