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Forbidden Fruit

Forbidden fruit is sweetest, or that’s what they all say So I thought I’d give it a try and went for some today I didn’t know just what to choose something firm and hard or what So I thought I’d take a sample of everything they’d got. There was some really hard ones, some were ripe and very sweet But I chose one in the middle and it looked good enough to eat I caressed it very gently and waited for it to please I nearly didn’t go through with it, I was really gonna tease. My taste buds are not set for sweet they prefer something more savoury But no I stuck to my guns but I want no awards for bravery I took one that looked just right, its rich colour tempted me to bite But have you ever bitten a persimmon, that isn’t really ripe? It sucks the moisture out of your mouth and covers you teeth in wool Believe me you just try it; I am not giving you any bull. Now for those that thought the fruit, would be some other man Maybe that’s on my ‘to do’ list, before I kick the can……….LOL Shame on you all, for all your naughty thoughts Especially for those of you, that can’t keep it in their shorts To all those that do struggle, to keep the forbidden fruit at bay Just remember the persimmon and you will never rue the day. © ~GG~ 4/12/2012

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Date: 3/10/2016 4:22:00 AM
Wow! The Mandy'bles hurt by smiling all through. Loved every line of it.
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Date: 3/10/2016 12:19:00 PM
thanks Karam love the take on the name lol xx
Date: 12/9/2012 2:33:00 PM
Forbidden fruit is always good... nice poem Mandy, with lots of 'surprises'... Terry
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Date: 12/10/2012 12:38:00 AM
Thanks Terry xx
Date: 12/7/2012 7:47:00 AM
Deliciously stated! Magnificently written!
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Date: 12/7/2012 8:22:00 AM
Thanks Demetrios xx
Date: 12/6/2012 6:13:00 PM
very provacative. [how about the prickley pear??] Light & Love
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Date: 12/7/2012 1:19:00 AM
trust you lol xx
Date: 12/5/2012 8:42:00 PM
You naughty girl! I loved it! Can't wait for the next food group! Cheers, Roy.
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Date: 12/6/2012 1:25:00 AM
Thanks Roy, glad you liked it lol xx
Date: 12/5/2012 10:53:00 AM
another goody here, wow nearly missed this, had a heady day yesterday, although not a good excuse.. to have missed this gem..,..
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Date: 12/5/2012 12:22:00 PM
Hi there thanks for catching up. Glad you had a good day, are you allowed to share?xx
Date: 12/5/2012 8:24:00 AM
Oh Mandy....I'm sitting here laughing out loud....this is terrific, love your sense of humour! I love persimmons, the ripe ones (wink). Going to share this with my girlfriend, she always talks about the forbidden fruit, she love it as much as I did. Hugs
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Date: 12/5/2012 8:29:00 AM
Thanks Cecilia I am glad you enjoy this xx
Date: 12/5/2012 7:32:00 AM
I love the way you intertwine humor into your penned words. A poetic storyteller you are. Write on and I will read. Thanks for the laugh in my breath and a smile on my face. Warm Blessings, Connie
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Date: 12/5/2012 7:46:00 AM
Bless you for that Connie xx
Date: 12/5/2012 7:04:00 AM
This is a very fascinating poem of yours my dear friend Mandy! I extremely enjoyed reading it and I love all the smiles it gives. This is another great gem from one of my fav. poets! Thank you so much for sharing! Have a wonderful day! love always, Leonora
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Date: 12/5/2012 7:46:00 AM
ha ha thanks Leonora xx
Date: 12/5/2012 5:43:00 AM
hahaha thank you my golden angel ..nothing to say but thank you for all the joy and laughters <3<3<3 luv ya..SK
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Date: 12/5/2012 6:45:00 AM
Awh thanks Sukmawati xx
Date: 12/4/2012 3:20:00 PM
Nah, I did not think of other men . Just those nasty fruits, Mandy. hahha. they are not tempting at all for me. And like you, I am sure I would hate that persimmon. I enjoyed the read.
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Date: 12/4/2012 6:43:00 PM
Everyone should try one just for the experience lol ...I mean the persimmon xx
Date: 12/4/2012 2:15:00 PM
Got a chuckle..Yes, those persimmons that the frost has not touched are a mouth turn out wrong side outwards flavor...Got a chuckle..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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Date: 12/4/2012 6:45:00 PM
Thanks Sara, I love that wrong side outwards flavour ' gosh they do suck it out of oyu don't they xx
Date: 12/4/2012 1:14:00 PM
Dear Mandy, My thoughts were naughty when I read the title. I have never eaten an unripen fruit working in a Kitchen to long. I have bought fruit that I would set my alarm clock for four in the morning because that is when it would be perfectly ripe Great Poem LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal (Young) Liege. ..Harry - False alarm on the had to go, even Doctors use the Library
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Date: 12/4/2012 6:46:00 PM
Well I like to learn something new everyday and now I have. fruit at its ripest at four in the morning. what a thought xx
Date: 12/4/2012 12:50:00 PM
Nah, I am going for the forbidden fruit. Now that you mentioned it. Just kidding. I've never had a persimmon. Not too sure what it is. So does it taste better when it's ripe?
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Date: 12/4/2012 12:52:00 PM
Yes it is lovely when ripe, sweet and juicy. They are also called Sharon fruit. xx
Date: 12/4/2012 12:33:00 PM
Really beautifully written poem. Best wishes, Larisa
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Date: 12/4/2012 12:30:00 PM
ha, ha, so funny, enjoyed reading it. And shame on me as I had those naughty thoughts.
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Date: 12/4/2012 12:46:00 PM
Thanks Larisa, naughty naughty xx
Date: 12/4/2012 11:24:00 AM
LOL, enjoyed this poem. Biting into an unripe persimmon? Wow, It could pucker you up for a week. I'm getting such a chuckle just visualizing this. Great poem.
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Date: 12/4/2012 11:51:00 AM
you're not kidding, boy they are amazing lol xx
Date: 12/4/2012 11:01:00 AM
.... You are not the first one that was tempted by the apple ..... lol. A poem that really entertained me, Mandy. :) Wish you a nice first week in December, hoping you will get some Christmas glow. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 12/4/2012 11:07:00 AM
And back at you Anne Lise, it's cold enough to be Christmas now LOL xx
Date: 12/4/2012 10:50:00 AM
Mandy I can see the look on your face if you really did bite into it...ha ha...David sent you a message with a poem, ..
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Date: 12/4/2012 10:52:00 AM
Is that the persimmon David ? have you ever bitten one you must try it if not, cor there is not a bit of moisture left anywhere..xx
Date: 12/4/2012 10:38:00 AM
How clever! Certainly putting this one as a favourite. - Yvette Lisa.
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Date: 12/4/2012 10:44:00 AM
Thanks you Yvette you honour me and i appreciate it xx

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