I find it most annoying
THAT flavour! Sweet and cloying
It’s fall’s most indulged vice
The ill-famed pumpkin spice
Pumpkin pie is king
Now flavours everything!
From beer, to cream and candles
It’s more than I can handle
You think it does no harm?
You can spread it under arm!
(The world’s its sycophant
When it becomes deodorant!)
I swear when fall comes round
That spice blend does surround
And permeates the air
It’s more than I can bear
Once fall was time we treasured
Now retail outlets pressured
They can’t stock shelves enough
With pumpkin spicy stuff!
But should we seek relief
When hanging Christmas wreath?
Instead we’re inundated
With scent that’s overrated
Think Christmas heaven sent?
Well, here comes peppermint!