Richard Evans Poet Free verse

Fruit Cake

my neophobia as always 
perched and ready 
against cherries, berries
this stronghold of flavors
wrapped by a heart 
that could block the sun

an unassuming confection
a fondant goodbye
I've been too tiny to try
did not abandon me

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Jennifer Fenn February 23, 2022 at 9:49 PM Just had to read this because my grandmother’s fruitcake was stolen from her car one Christmas Eve. Glad you finally tried fruitcake. What a fun poem! Richard Evans March 12, 2022 at 3:58 PM Thank U Jennifer. One of the best things I ever put in my mouth ironically.

Sotto Poet February 9, 2022 at 12:25 PM A well-penned poem, Richard. I echo what Paul said, it's always relative, dislikes sometimes shepherd us to discover and implement something new. I wanted to thank you for reading and commenting on my poem: Past is Past. Nice to exchange thoughts with you. Richard Evans February 21, 2022 at 1:07 AM Thank you, my friend. Be safe, be blessed.

Paul Callus August 22, 2021 at 1:55 AM Sometimes dislike can either put us off things, or else tempt us to explore something new (such as food with distinct flavours.) ~ Thank you for stopping by to read my poem to Carolyn. Regards // paul Richard Evans August 25, 2021 at 5:12 AM Thank you my friend. Be safe, be blessed...............peace!