Friday, July 30, 2021

knocking the melons

it's interesting how
people
touch the fruit and vegetables.
looking for
just the right one.
knocking on the melons
for the sound
they prefer.
examining each
banana,
pinching it for softness,
is it ripe,
is it ready?
they study the peaches,
turning them over,
holding up
apples to the light.
sampling the cherries,
just one
or two,
why take a chance
at that price.
dropping the seeds when
others are out of sight.

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