
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:
- Mustard and Cheese
- Saucy Sally
- What We Feed Cats & Why It’s Far from Purrfect
- Animal Crackers
- Planet Caramel

Image courtesy Karolina Grabowska. Credits for the images used above can be located by clicking on the image.
Thanks for reading 🙂
N. P. Ryan
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