Avocados

Avocado’s rough exterior skin

Belies the beauty contained within.

Smooth and green with the texture and

Taste of God’s most nourishing delight.

Certain souls compare in this way.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Callus Avatar
February 26, 2017 at 9:28 AM
I decided to take a peep in your older poems, Connie, and this did not disappoint! Enjoyed the comparison, and it is important to seek hidden beauty. // I only tried avocados once (I was told they good help get rid of bad cholesterol) but it did not agree with me and I had pain and trouble breathing. ~ Regards // paul
Laurie Avatar
January 9, 2016 at 5:17 PM
G'day Connie ... a wise adage here in your poem. I like to think of avocados as being a vegetarians butter - thank you Connie - Lindsay
Dietrich Avatar
December 16, 2013 at 3:45 PM
connie, check out the contest page. Your Constanza is being featured by Craig!!!
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December 2, 2013 at 8:57 AM
this is a sweet one to return to. I think they are fruits, right? Connie, glad you enjoyed my trijan refrain again. It's a good thing I had not posted that one here before because it was the perfect fit for the contest~ have a great monday~~
Segal Avatar
March 22, 2010 at 4:12 AM
Lovely poem, beauty shines from the inside out! love Simone
Anderson Avatar
March 16, 2010 at 4:05 PM
Hey Connie, Thnx for reading and commenting on my piece.....I've asked Audrey to post this comment for me...Jimmy
Byrne Avatar
March 15, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Nice disection!
Dufresne Avatar
March 15, 2010 at 6:23 PM
I used to despise them but kept trying and ended up loving them. Fresh cut slices in cool crisp salads garnished with tomatoes and grated veggies and almond slices, laced with freshly ground pepper....... And lets not forget Guacamole w/hint of lemon lime and fresh garlic on chips ...... woops.. sorry gettin carried away there Connie! obviously a tantalizing write! :)- Hungry now..Robert
Austin Avatar
March 15, 2010 at 5:58 AM
My son hated avocados, but he would love your truth revealed. Love, daver
Dietrich Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 10:51 PM
Can't find any other poems I have not responded to already. Just to write you one last note thanks for all your comments tonight. And Celestial Boon was one I did many years ago. It got last place in a shadowINk book but I had to rework the last two lines to make it fit the "tag" game ending with "I am a poet" haha. LUv, Andrea
Dietrich Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 10:47 PM
Yes, this one is really good, Connie. I'm glad you posted it so that everyone can see you at your best. Truth and imagery combined is the best of poetry. Luv ya andrea
Gorelick Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Im in love with this piece..to my favs..BG
Sweetheart Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 5:30 PM
Excellent .. your lines are poignant and perfect too.. that last line is a masterpiece... another fav ..luv.. Linda-Marie
Kendrick Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 5:07 PM
I agree with this write totally sometimes we find a jewel in the most unlikely of housing..Sometimes there is a jewel within that needs to come forth and shine on the exterior.. Keep the creative pen flowing..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work "Butterfly"..I am glad that you are familiar with the butterfly..It is amazing how the profile of the dog is on each wing in that bright Sunflower yellow..Sara
Culverhouse Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 4:51 PM
yep--beauty is skin deep
Kurdyla Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 4:36 PM
Connie, Whenever I'm confronted with an absurdity I usually cry... Then I'm an avocado, but not in the sense you present here! Thank you for this piece of loveliness! Tom
Devonshire Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 2:14 PM
Delightful comparison of people to avocados, Connie! Some of those who have the roughest exteriors are all soft and warm inside. I have a special friend this describes perfectly. Enjoyed your poem! Love, Carolyn
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