how many licks?

i bite candy.

i want to be the kind of person who can quietly and peacefully lick, suck, and enjoy the sensation of a piece of candy, or ice, or similar items in my mouth and not have this strange desire or anxiety to bite, chew and eat it as quickly as possible.

some people are biters. others are lickers. we can all still get along and we're all still very unique and no better than the other. but i do believe that there is something wonderful about a person who can discipline themselves and really be present while they almost meditatively enjoy the sweet juice, the feeling of a candy rolling against your teeth and inner cheeks, the sensation of knowing that your little bit of deliciousness might just last longer than anyone else's in the room...

how many licks does it take YOU to get that feeling? to the CENTER of a toosie pop? what about a chocolate mint? what about a sesame covered roasted almond?