Sharing the Last Mandarin(edit 2)

[Bunx]

I love this poem Bryn.
The joker in me is asking myself why isn't called "cuties" those name brand citrus. When I was a baker we used zest from most citruses in doughnuts glazes. 

Your poem could be taken racially at first glance depending on your ethic background you might take some grief, though it is your risk to take.
You making it a proper noun in the title makes it up to the reader.

man·da·rin1
noun
noun: Mandarin Chinese; noun: Mandarin; noun: mandarin; plural noun: mandarins
1.
the standard literary and official form of Chinese based on the Beijing dialect, spoken by over 730 million people.
"Mandarin Chinese"
2.
an official in any of the nine top grades of the former imperial Chinese civil service.
(especially of clothing) characteristic or supposedly characteristic of mandarin officials.
modifier noun: mandarin
"a red-buttoned mandarin cap"
an ornament consisting of a nodding figure in traditional Chinese dress, typically made of porcelain.
porcelain decorated with Chinese figures dressed as mandarins.
3.
a powerful official or senior bureaucrat, especially one perceived as reactionary and secretive.
"a civil service mandarin

I feel like the easily underdressed is thought provoking though I know some who can't feel even peel a "Cutie".

I like the idea of adding the saying"anyone can uncover/ undress / ect"
Might work better with a potential double meaning.

Anyways I do love this poem. Being in many BIPOC led projects appropriation is a very real issue in Montana. If you are Chinese  completely ignore me.

I'm always hesitant to give criticism in this forum but I thought it'd be interesting to know my thoughts bare minimum.