Special "Street Poet" Award
by Larry Wolhandler

Hot chocolate ?
no marshmallow ?
Maury, you're joking
Hot chocolate no marshmallow
"hello ?" my dear fellow


this is a notion
that should only be tossed
why, it's like Jesus
but missing the cross


Martin Luther King
without a dream
The Lower East Side
without egg cream


Your agenda to me
is not very clear
at "City" you make
the white little dears


All fluffy and sweet
and really delish
On your hot chocolate
is everyone's wish

no marshmallow is un-American
and sort of Cuban!!
Are you a commie,
Mr. Maury Rubin?


I know my harsh words
will disqualify me
But it's really no matter
nothing will mollify me


The idea of that warm
chocolaty drink
sans marshmallow
I should toss down the sink


I leave with the thought
that it's just preposterous
Please open your eyes
And talk to your optometrist!