The Ice Cream Song

It’s the sound of summer,
An American ritual
In towns and cities
Across this country,
The irresistible music
Of the ice cream truck
Making its rounds.
They carry an assortment
Of Popsicles and candy bars,
Snow cones
And chocolate Sundaes,
As well as
Other tantalizing treats.
Children today
Are still being trained
To respond
To the sound of that tune
Just as I was
A generation ago,
And I still get
The ice cream urge
Each time I hear that song.