Nostalgic Sweets

Create a poem that explores memory through the lens of a favorite childhood candy.

Food, especially sweets, holds a potent power in waking our dormant memories. In this prompt, consider the favorite candy of your childhood and use the sensory experience of eating this candy as a metaphor for deeper introspection of your past. What emotions, experiences, and people does it make you remember? Detail the sweetness, the texture, and the rich layers of memory that these sweets illicit.