Children Who Love Ice Cream

They are small and
have a joyful spirit.

They like to eat ice cream
day and night,
in the house, yard and park,
as if ice cream would disappear
from earth.

Ice cream makes them
feel so good, they say.
When they grow up,
it is time to change their habits.

Their spirits become
less joyful and their
taste for ice cream
changes for something sour.