Sharing the Last Mandarin(edit 2)

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Sharing the Last Mandarin

Squat and plump, inviting
skin so pliant,
so easily undressed-
tip of thumb working
the cleft of skin and flesh
the longing of lips parted
where scent becomes sweetness
a wash across the tongue; coverings
left forgotten. How delicious it is
to want another.

Squat and plump, inviting
skin orange so pliant,
so easily undressed-
tip of thumb working
the cleft of skin and flesh
where scent becomes sweetness
a wash across the tongue; coverings
left forgotten. How delicious it is
wanting another.

 

Squat and plump, inviting
in the bowl.
Orange skin, pliant;
so easily undressed-
tip of thumb working
the cleft
of skin and flesh, the scent
of citrus; a wash
of cool sweetness across
the tongue.
How delicious it is
to be perfectly made
for consumption.