Wonderful Warheads

When Sour Patch Kids seem tame

And gummy worms a bore,

It's time to up the ante

With the most sour candy in the store

Colorfully wrapped hard knobs

Watermelon, blue raspberry,

Green apple, lemon, and

My favorite, black cherry

Pick one, you can't go wrong

With five flavors so sublime,

Or if you're feeling extra brave,

Try them all at the same time

On the afternoon bus ride home,

Flavors traded among friends

How many rise to the challenge:

Whoever eats the most wins

Outlast the sour until the sweetness

Don't spit or squint; those are the rules

It's worth the burning mouth to be

Crowned the coolest kid in school