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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Misra Avatar
March 10, 2016 at 4:22 AM
Wow! The Mandy'bles hurt by smiling all through. Loved every line of it.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 10, 2016 at 12:19 PM
thanks Karam love the take on the name lol xx
O'Leary Avatar
December 9, 2012 at 2:33 PM
Forbidden fruit is always good... nice poem Mandy, with lots of 'surprises'... Terry
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 10, 2012 at 12:38 AM
Thanks Terry xx
Trifiatis Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 7:47 AM
Deliciously stated! Magnificently written!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 8:22 AM
Thanks Demetrios xx
Guzzi Avatar
December 6, 2012 at 6:13 PM
very provacative. [how about the prickley pear??] Light & Love
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 1:19 AM
trust you lol xx
Jerden Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 8:42 PM
You naughty girl! I loved it! Can't wait for the next food group! Cheers, Roy.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 6, 2012 at 1:25 AM
Thanks Roy, glad you liked it lol xx
Horsman Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 10:53 AM
another goody here, wow nearly missed this, had a heady day yesterday, although not a good excuse.. to have missed this gem..,..
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 12:22 PM
Hi there thanks for catching up. Glad you had a good day, are you allowed to share?xx
Macfarlane Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 8:24 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
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 8:29 AM
Thanks Cecilia I am glad you enjoy this xx
Gildersleeve Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 7:32 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
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 7:46 AM
Bless you for that Connie xx
Gasun Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 7:04 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
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 7:46 AM
ha ha thanks Leonora xx
Komala Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 5:43 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
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 6:45 AM
Awh thanks Sukmawati xx
Dietrich Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 3:20 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.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 6:43 PM
Everyone should try one just for the experience lol ...I mean the persimmon xx
Kendrick Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 2:15 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
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 6:45 PM
Thanks Sara, I love that wrong side outwards flavour ' gosh they do suck it out of oyu don't they xx
Esquire Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 1:14 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
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 6:46 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
Harrell Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 12:50 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?
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Yes it is lovely when ripe, sweet and juicy. They are also called Sharon fruit. xx
Rzhepishevska Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Really beautifully written poem. Best wishes, Larisa
Rzhepishevska Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 12:30 PM
ha, ha, so funny, enjoyed reading it. And shame on me as I had those naughty thoughts.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Thanks Larisa, naughty naughty xx
Cavanaugh Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 11:24 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.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 11:51 AM
you're not kidding, boy they are amazing lol xx
Andresen Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 11:01 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 :)
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 11:07 AM
And back at you Anne Lise, it's cold enough to be Christmas now LOL xx
Williams Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 10:50 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, ..
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 10:52 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
Ndlovu Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 10:38 AM
How clever! Certainly putting this one as a favourite. - Yvette Lisa.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 10:44 AM
Thanks you Yvette you honour me and i appreciate it xx
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