Fruits of the Loon: Tangerine

A four part series on the joys and disappointments of fruit. Number One: Tangerine

Did you know that inside
Every tangerine there is anger
Sweet and juicy
But there it is
Nonetheless
That thing so mean
So let’s call it a tine
A prong prone to be
Happy instead

Fruits of the Loon:

Other posts/poetry relating to food and drink:

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N. P. Ryan

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