A World of Flavor
We are all drawn to things,
from many forces diverse.
Some fulfill and inspire,
others make us feel worse.
Some are habitual and learned,
while others go deep.
With our responses driving,
the lives we all reap.
But I speak of nature,
and heeding its call.
How it affects us,
and speaks to us all.
There's a place where there's flavor,
like an ocean of force.
It shines and it calls,
like the ultimate source.
Like blood to a shark,
or a cow's grazing convention.
There's something about fruit,
which always grabs our attention.
It's beautiful and nourishing,
seems almost magical indeed.
Powerful and abundant,
from just the tiniest seed.
Always tempting and luring,
but is surely no witch.
As it comforts and nurtures,
with flavors so rich.
No need to burn it,
or cover in spice.
Just by itself,
will surely suffice.
It's the real thing,
for which so many strive.
Flavor and fulfillment,
and not dead, but alive.
It depends on so much,
the way our food is perceived.
From our palate and habits,
to the quality received.
Fruit's best ripe & in-season,
nice color, smell and feel.
If possible organic,
and more local's ideal.
There's juicy or creamy,
savory, sour or sweet.
Tropical or temperate,
or grown in desert heat.
refreshing, juicy and tart.
Scooping with such joy,
for your day's perfect start.
there's also thick, thin or red.
Some taste like vanilla,
and even some like sweet bread.
as the vineyards inspire.
Popping in your mouth,
with a taste not to tire.
delicate, mushy and smooth.
With deep green color,
and melting sweetness to soothe.
in its flower-like shell.
Sweet tropical flavor,
with a candy-like smell.
tropical day so sunny.
Energizing in bliss,
with sweet water like honey.
classic juicy, citrus burst.
So refreshingly sweet,
and always quenching your thirst.
and scooping out its thick goo.
A caramel-like flavor,
and strong aroma too.
with stem, flesh and pit.
Enjoy during summer,
outside while you sit.
hence a name most apt.
Just a thick pod of seeds,
where the fruit's all wrapped.
like some fairy tale night.
Shiny smooth skin,
and an effortless bite.
an almost syrupy flavor.
A deep, vibrant color,
and aroma to savor.
of an almost citrusy grape.
But still more alluring,
with that magical star shape.
becoming ripe on the vine.
So savory and juicy,
with vibrant colors to shine.
oozing out while you chew.
Its sweetness just bursting,
with your teeth sinking through.
like a date-infused pear.
But still so creamy,
with true tropical flair.
you only wish it were real.
That luscious, soft texture,
and diving in at each meal.
what else can you say?
Still richer and better,
and won't ruin your day.
after a nice, long run.
Amazingly refreshing,
while outside in the sun.
it's covered in juicy fruit.
You can suck on each seed,
with candy sweetness to suit.
vibrant colors just glowing.
So hydrating and joyful,
with sweet juiciness flowing.
or even carrot cake.
And still just fruit,
quite real, and not fake.
and when it's pit's so small,
is like heaven on earth,
found in this red ball.
there's varieties galore.
With thick, juicy bites,
and candy flavors to pour.
with soft texture-like crunch.
Taking on a long hike,
and enjoying for lunch.
tropical features intertwined.
That rich, creamy texture,
with pineapple sweetness combined.
bushes happily found.
Up high on some mountain,
with no one around.
to chew with such pleasure.
Like Valentine's Day candy,
or bright, buried treasure.
and quite enormously sized.
With Juicy Fruit Gum taste,
so universally prized.
so buttery, smooth and creamy.
Savory and rich,
soft, cloud-like and dreamy.
with that sour candy taste.
Quite dry but sticky,
in its brown-colored paste.
on the beach where you lay.
Biting into its flesh,
on a bright summer day.
in its dark colored passion.
Soft, satisfying and sweet,
in true berry-like fashion.
but no recipe to hide.
Just made on the tree,
that gooey, sweetness inside.
like an exploding balloon.
A tropical candy taste,
and jelly texture to spoon.
that you can smell for a mile.
With so many types,
you can't help but just smile.
a cathartic crunch so slight.
With that ripe golden color,
an always welcoming sight.
you can't help but just stare.
Unique tropical flavor,
with not much to compare.
with bready texture to stick.
Like a soft, sweet cookie,
quite rich, dense and thick.
kinda savory, kinda sweet;
usually a bit subtle,
but still amazing to eat.
The smooth skin of apricots,
make them tough to resist.
Like a miniature peach,
with its own sour twist.
but more juicy and fresh.
Crunching into each one,
and its chewy, sweet flesh.
skin soft to the touch.
Scooping out with a spoon,
though can't eat too much.
like a soft mouthful of ice.
With sweet, fruity flavor,
and crunchy bite to entice.
like a starburst or skittle.
Just sucking out its juices,
from the pit in the middle.
tropical look, taste and feel.
Going down with such ease,
for a most relaxing meal.
like a sweet but sour soup.
Enjoying the juice,
with the seeds in each scoop.
glowing, vibrant and bright.
Juicy and sweet,
with a crunch just right.
and its dark pudding concealed.
With slight chocolatey taste,
and awesome texture revealed.
like jackfruit and durian merged.
Caramel, bubble gum flavors,
and creamy, chewiness converged.
sweet candy quintessence.
Just melting in your mouth,
with soft, cloud-like essence.
yet thrives in the cold.
It used to grow wild,
now hardly is sold.
with juicy texture to please.
A creamsicle flavor,
and all scooped with such ease.
colors purple, orange and red.
Like sweeter tomatoes,
just tree-grown instead.
with creamy fruit coming loose.
A blended tropical taste,
like a sweet smoothie or juice.
with sweet flavor unique.
Cracking into its shell,
and tree-colored mystique.
and sweet taste of such power.
With tropical presence,
like some fairy tale flower.
in the woods while you stroll.
A most blissful meal,
just picking until full.
just never gets old.
With so many types,
green, red, pink or gold.
candy sweetness to enthrall.
Halloween meets summer,
with the true mango of fall.
The fruits just go on,
with countless varieties grown.
Whether planted and sold,
or wild and unknown.
Though picking a favorite,
is a most difficult call.
Just eating a good one,
and you wanna choose all.
Natural flavor exists,
although quite relatively based.
All depending on us,
and our ability to taste.
Refined salt, sugar and oil,
alcohol, smoking or gum.
All great ways,
to make our palate quite numb.
Truly righteous justice,
how our earth does provide.
Nurturing and fair,
and never tries to hide.
It gives us this fruit,
with a most comforting magic.
Life simple and sweet,
and surely need not be tragic.
Such blissful euphoria,
like a warm breeze in spring.
The experience of fruit,
and the joy it does bring.
