I went to the ice cream shop today.
A dollar in my hand and excited for
my first scoop.
51 Flavors to pick from.

I stood over the counter and handed the Man
my quarter.
He handed me a scoop of vanilla.

"Excuse me." "Don't I get to pick the flavor I want?"
"No," the Man stated. "This is the flavor you want."

Vanilla may not be pretty, but its the flavor that everyone
should be.  No surprises and predictable.  Wont cause
you any harm. It's dependable.

He pointed to the other flavos and began to describe them.
As to warn me of them like they were a calamity.

Mint Chocolate. Sure it gives you a pleasant feeling in your mouth.
But the feeling fades after some time.

Rocky Road.  Yes it promises you greatness and a salvation of flavor.
But then it just disappoints after you see whats inside.

Cookie Dough.  It reminds you of your childhood.
But it can make you sick if you eat too much of it.

Coffee.  It give you a jolt of energy and focus.
But soon you realize its bitter and soon its just not enough.

I looked at the man as he described other flavors.  
Rainbow sherbet threatened the norm of society.
Strawberry was too ******.
Chocolate was acceptable just recently.

I asked of him, "Why have these flavors
If we should not partake of them?"

He looked at me with a straight face and stated,
"So you know what to avoid when you come in here again."