mango

[popeye]

mango

just picked this mango
from under its tree
brought it up a bit closer to see
its peach and rose blush
firm, yielding to touch
the bouquet's a rush

fully ripe, darling
just like you
out of touch

i lift the peel gently
from soft amber flesh
and mouthing it's softness
right to the seed
I'm eating this mango
but it's you that I need

you're at the office
to fund our love grove
the fruits of our labours
indeed a rich trove
juice is now running
down my forearm and chin
teasing the fibres out
just for a whim
thoughts rambling wildly
out of the blue
oh babe
I'm so lost without you



Been edited with Leanne's recommendations thank you Mark, Erthona, grannyjill and Aish for your suggestions they were much appreciated, cheers :-)