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FBT A Berry Special Bar

There is a very trendy Smoothie Bar down town
Called  ‘FruitiBaTuti’ but known to all as FBT
Where a colourful bunch of close friends work
All happy, hardworking and dedicated to their duty

FBT is a busy hip and happening place
Daily, customers line out the door
Waiting for smoothies considered supreme
Like they have never experienced before

Paul Passionfruit is the owner of FBT
A fair and fun boss
FBT is his love and passion
His staff have never seen him cross

FBT’S manager is Annie Apple
A fresh faced ,crisp, sweet girl
Until she starts drinking cider
Then her inner party girl unfurls

Second in charge is Freddie Fig
A charismatic ,charming lad
So chillaxed that he doesnt give a fig
When FBT gets crazy busy mad

Louie Lemon is a member of staff
He is known for being quite sour
Yet when working at FBT
He is a honey and often the man of the hour

Grapes is another sweet member of the team
Who is kind and cares a whole bunch
He likes to party with Annie Apple
Drinking way too much wine when it comes to the crunch

Mango is a popular staff member
Pretty ,happy , her heart aglow
Regularly with a new  boyfriend in tow
As she keeps letting her man-go

Pineapple is the newest member of staff
She is keen to learn though at times a little unsure
Her big dream is to eventually be ‘just an apple’
She pines to possess the apple allure

Dates is the Casanova of the staff
Often on dating apps swiping left or right
Looking for the perfect, soft ,luscious woman
Though he secretly has Mango in his sight

Peter Pomegranate is the joker of the team
Funny , forever making everyone laugh
He comes from a little village in England
Nicknamed Pommie by both customers and staff
 
Strawberry, Blueberry and Raspberry are sisters
They are the casual and relief staff at FBT
Sweet, bright and accomodating
Each sister is berry, berry special indeed

Cool music is played at FBT
With conversation and laughter abound
The vibe and ambience is upbeat and lively
Come down, meet the staff, have a smoothie and enjoy the surrounds!

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RGH Poetry Date: 9/18/2025 1:33:00 AM The twists and turns of character interactions of this smoothie bar. It raised a dial here to my smile. I like how its witty it is without dark complications, its what I needed to read today and thank-you for that. I'm going to fav this. Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 9/5/2025 2:48:00 PM Your "FBT A Berry Special Bar" is a fun read and creative write. Thanks for the laugh. I really need it. I love smoothies, guess I will now look at them with new eyes. Hahaha!!! Have a fun day writing away.............. Login to Reply

Ann Peck Date: 8/28/2025 12:39:00 PM Wow! That's a great smoothie you've created! Not only is it fun to read, but you're pretty clever, Deb! Those names you came up with are positively great! I love them! This is a fav! Where is that FBT again? I feel a Smoothie Spasm coming on! Login to Reply Deb M Date: 9/2/2025 6:08:00 AM Oh thankyou Ann for your Fave that is very special to me….l am so glad you enjoyed it! Debx

CayCay Jennings Date: 8/27/2025 7:41:00 AM I enjoyed every word. Your imagination and creativity grabbed and held me throughout. An absolute joy to read, I was thoroughly entertained. Thank you for laughter and fun, much needed in big doses preferably all day long, every day! Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Deb M Date: 8/27/2025 9:05:00 AM Thankyou CayCay and you are so welcome! Debx

Mike Gentile Date: 8/25/2025 4:53:00 AM Deb, omg, I was wondering where this was going at the beginning as i was taking it literally! Annie Apple and too much cider!! I am wondering if "meeting the staff" means the they are in your cop! In any case, so much fun to read this morning! Happy Monday! i hope you've been well xxoo Login to Reply Deb M Date: 8/27/2025 9:04:00 AM Oh Mike l am so happy you liked it and realised it was fictional!! I enjoy writing these sorts of poems! Thankyou my friend! Debx

Terry Flood Date: 8/23/2025 11:50:00 AM I officially hate you Deb… I was halfway through before I realised that FBT was fictional…. Until now I had considered myself half way intelligent… now I must accept that I have far more than one screw loose! I did enjoy your fruity tale though, so perhaps I can find forgiveness in my heart…. Probably by the time I validate this…. ;-) Login to Reply Deb M Date: 8/27/2025 9:02:00 AM Hehe…..so am l forgiven my funny friend!!! Glad you enjoyed my fruity tale Terry! Debx

David Crandall Date: 8/22/2025 10:11:00 PM That was entertaining! Also, it reminds me of this smoothie place here in Seal Beach, where I would often by a banana/date/peanut butter/etc/etc smoothie, and the girl behind the counter is always wildly friendly. She's kind of like Annie Apple I guess. Login to Reply Deb M Date: 8/23/2025 4:51:00 PM That made me laugh David!! David Crandall Date: 8/23/2025 8:47:00 AM Oh, yes, please, but I might make her into a pie. Deb M Date: 8/23/2025 12:49:00 AM Shall l give Annie Apple your number David? Ha…..Thanks David…..Debx

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/22/2025 11:12:00 AM Louie Lemon? Did you poach him from my newly opened 'Fruits for Nuts' bar? Only certified nuts needed to apply. Louie was one of them. Just warning you. lol. ~ gw Login to Reply Deb M Date: 8/23/2025 12:48:00 AM There is more than one Louie Lemon BB and he is mine! Ha…Debx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/22/2025 2:17:00 AM - A wide and many funny characters in this place, Deb - Do they have a job available for me? - A pleasure to read :) - hugs Login to Reply Deb M Date: 8/22/2025 10:30:00 PM I am sure they would love a bit of Sunshine there to light up their workplace haha you would fit in well! Thanks….Debx

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 8/21/2025 3:02:00 PM I would so love to visit this wonderful establishment and have one of those smoothies, lol, just send me the address, I'll be there with bells on my feet . Login to Reply Deb M Date: 8/22/2025 10:30:00 PM Will do Rose…l will tell them you are coming ha! Thankyou….Debx

Benjamin Bartley Date: 8/21/2025 1:52:00 PM Awesome poem for kids and kids at heart like me. Made me belly laugh all the way thru ... thanks for sharing. Login to Reply Deb M Date: 8/22/2025 10:28:00 PM I am so happy it made you laugh Benjamin and you enjoyed…..thankyou so much! Debx

John Fleming Date: 8/21/2025 12:34:00 PM Puts a smile on my face. :) john Login to Reply Deb M Date: 8/22/2025 10:26:00 PM That puts a smile on mine ha! Thanks John….Debx

Zyrool Gifford Date: 8/21/2025 10:39:00 AM Hello Deb, this is truly an enjoyable read, it lifted my spirits. An excellent write, my friend. A fav for me. Login to Reply Deb M Date: 8/22/2025 10:26:00 PM Oh thankyou so much Zyrool for your lovely comment and your FAV ….I am so glad l was able to lift your spirit my friend ……Debx

Rowena Velasco Date: 8/21/2025 6:52:00 AM This is such a delightful and creative poem! I love how each fruit has its own quirky personality and story, it makes FBT feel like a place I’d really want to visit. The puns are clever and fun, and the upbeat, lively vibe shines all the way through. Login to Reply Deb M Date: 8/22/2025 10:24:00 PM Thankyou Rowena so glad you liked and appreciated the puns and personalities in my poem and for your kind comment! Debx

Bill Baker Date: 8/20/2025 10:42:00 PM Absolutely fun poem to read, Deb. This one goes on my FAV list, my friend. The creativity and the fun ingredient names were charming. I am heading your way to check out FBT. (it may take a while in my canoe) Your Brudda from a different Mudda, Bill Login to Reply Deb M Date: 8/20/2025 11:08:00 PM Oh Bill l am so happy you enjoyed it and a FAV is very special to me. I Look forward to your visit ….how long do you think it will take to get here in your canoe!? …..that made me laugh!! Your sista from anudda Mister!! Debx