Eating a Tangerine

eating a tangerine

the skin is decisively breached 
sweet juice runs and then
out wafts Christmas long past
here in the midst of August.

the lilacs are gone
retreated back into
their branches to wait 
for the tinge of spring

lily leaves droop 
after giving their all
pushing forth splendorous scents 
from walled gardens.

leaves flap green hellos 
but on the wind 
Fall's approach brushes the nose
where the sun has kissed.

this orange pebbled box
retainer of festivals past 
opens to a merry bell's chime
on a hot Summer night.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 24, 2017 at 4:33 PM
Lovely pen my friend <3
Cresswell Avatar
October 24, 2017 at 5:26 PM
Thank you Maureen. I love tangerines but never can grow them in the house.
Shaw Avatar
October 24, 2017 at 4:03 PM
Lovely flowing words and Christmas in August, wonderful, Regards to you Patricia, Kevin x
Cresswell Avatar
October 24, 2017 at 5:27 PM
Welcome to my home Kevin and thank you for the comment.
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