An Opportunity Frozen

   The promise of
                          lips pressed to cold steel,
                          the taste of victory!
                          a sweet passion.

                                An opportunity frozen.

   I
     run down the lane,
     stop--
     admire my prize;
                     She's been waiting for me.
     throw my arms around her!

     If she would only let me take her away
    from the cold world she has known
   I would hand over all my wealth for her!
     --but alas, I am one bill short.

           She must return to her cage
            Until the day when I should rescue her.

                                An opportunity melting...
 
  So I put her back in the Publix freezer
  Because Publix Premium ice cream costs about four dollars
  And I only have three.