Chocolate

3 Must-Read Poems about Chocolate

Within the realm of poetic expression, chocolate emerges as a less-than-prominent but still an interesting subject. It’s known for evoking sensory allure and captivating the reader’s imagination.

The artistry of this kind of verse engages the palate, transcending literary boundaries. From sonnets to haikus, these compositions exude a refined appreciation for chocolate’s various manifestationsโ€”be it dark, milk, or white. Such literary explorations celebrate the convergence of language and chocolate, resulting in a captivating fusion that captivates scholarly and literary minds alike.

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Oranges

by Gary Soto

โ€˜Orangesโ€™ by Gary Soto is a charming narrative poem. It tells a story about a young boy on his first date.

The memory of the chocolate brings the speaker a great deal of joy, even though it served as a source of anxiety at the time because he couldn't afford to buy it. Thus, Soto explores the complex nature of memory by reminding the reader that we might perceive of things very differently in retrospect than we do in the present.

The first time I walked

With a girl, I was twelve,

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Valentine

by Carol Ann Duffy

Carol Ann Duffy’s ‘Valentine’ challenges conventional romance with an unexpected gift: an onion conveying honesty and genuine emotion.

The imagery of roses, satin hearts, and Valentine's Day also evokes the presence of absent chocolates. Chocolates symbolize another clichรฉd expression of love, as they are associated with Valentine's Day. By excluding chocolates, the poem stresses the superficiality of predictable tokens of affection, as the imagery of other gifts naturally conjures chocolates in readers' minds regardless.

Not a red rose or a satin heart.

I give you an onion.

It is a moon wrapped in brown paper.

It promises light

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Chocolate Cake

by Michael Rosen

โ€˜Chocolate Cakeโ€™ by Michael Rosen is an upbeat childrenโ€™s poem that describes a childโ€™s lack of control when it comes to his favorite dessert.ย 

Chocolate, specifically chocolate cake, is at the heart of this poem. The speaker, a man who loved chocolate cake like nothing else in his youth, is telling a story about how hard it was for him to resist it.

I love chocolate cake.

And when I was a boy

I loved it even more.

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