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Devoid

Devoid I really think one should avoid A peach with flavor so devoid It might be meant to feed a droid But as for me – I’m quite annoyed! The picker who was so employed To pluck would not be overjoyed To find the fruit he once enjoyed Was now considered null and void. So sad when something is destroyed By greed and scientists who toyed With perfect peaches. Even Freud Would find himself quite paranoid. For who could have his spirits buoyed When peaches taste like celluloid? They look just like a Polaroid But as for flavor – they’re devoid!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 9/9/2012 10:52:00 AM
We grow beautiful peaches in the fruit belt here in southern Ontario, but last week I had a peach which was so big but just tasted like paste. It was awful, agree with your poem. Lee
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Date: 8/14/2012 2:16:00 PM
I'll bet those peaches were picked in New Jersey. Good write.
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Date: 8/7/2012 6:24:00 PM
I hate tasteless fruit, and it seems like every year I find more of it. Enjoyed your poem, Ilene. Love, Kim
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Date: 8/7/2012 1:04:00 PM
winsome and funny,ilene.. love the flavor of your words and humor.. winning wishes and huggs!..:)
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Date: 8/7/2012 11:40:00 AM
Very whimsical. I like it!
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Date: 8/7/2012 8:51:00 AM
Well done...nice rhythm. Entertaining.
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