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Mango Tango

it might as 
well be my birthday
as i hold nature’s gift in my hand
i pause to caress it before i indulge
its form shapely its skin fresh and smooth
there’s nothing like it to ignite all my senses
i gently cut into the skin and each time is a joy
as the fruit reveals its rich deep amber color
and its lush ripeness oozes with juices
a delectable feast for my eyes
that smells absolutely
divine

the mango belongs on a pedestal because
i swoon with delight
when
this
fruit
touches my lips



AP: 1st place 2021, 2nd place 2022, 2nd place 2020, Honorable Mention 2020, Honorable Mention 2021, Honorable Mention 2022 

Posted on November 22, 2019

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2019

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Sandra L. Weiss Date: 12/20/2019 10:01:00 PM Love mango, love Mango Tango. The shape is a bonus. It is fun! Login to Reply

Panagiota Romios Date: 11/27/2019 12:08:00 PM Love the SHAPE poem, you are sooo good at these. Mango-Tango.....perfect. Panagiota Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/27/2019 3:03:00 PM LOL thank you so much, Panagiota. Just having fun.

M. L. Kiser Date: 11/24/2019 7:01:00 PM They are delicious; well penned shape and words. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/24/2019 8:46:00 PM Thanks, ML. Much appreciated.

Jenish Somadas Date: 11/23/2019 11:47:00 PM The mango tree and the beautiful lines.. A delight for me to read.. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/24/2019 12:54:00 AM Thanks, Jenish. Much appreciated.

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 11/23/2019 6:17:00 PM This poem is sheer delight, Line! The imagery is very vividly lovely, and I might almost say delicious, because I am all but tasting that mango! :) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/23/2019 7:12:00 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Evelyn.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 11/23/2019 7:15:00 AM A mango on a pedestal! And I thought it was a flower at first. You have mastered the concrete form, my friend! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/23/2019 1:46:00 PM Thanks, Caren. LOL

Regina Mcintosh Date: 11/22/2019 11:29:00 PM Wonderful poem. I loved it. God bless you dear friend, Gina Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/23/2019 12:16:00 AM Thank you, Gina. Most appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire Date: 11/22/2019 6:03:00 PM great poem and great typing skils Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/22/2019 7:04:00 PM Thanks, Timothy. Much appreciated.

Mark Toney Date: 11/22/2019 10:58:00 AM Line, this deliciously sweet and juicy poem is creative, clever, celiac safe and glutten free! Yummy! I'm going to keep it as a Fav. Does it need to be refrigerated? ~Mark Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/22/2019 7:08:00 PM LOL you are so clever, Mark. Most appreciated.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/22/2019 10:14:00 AM The title, the shape...we delight as the fruit touches your lips! Enjoyed! Login to Reply

DM Babbit Date: 11/22/2019 9:37:00 AM Nicely done, sweet mango harmony. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/22/2019 7:14:00 PM Thanks, DM. Much appreciated.

Chris Green Date: 11/22/2019 9:23:00 AM This was really cool my friend. So well executed. Can't say I am a fan of mangoes but I am a fan of your poem. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/22/2019 7:15:00 PM Thanks, Chris. More mango for me. LOL

Quoth Theraven Date: 11/22/2019 9:19:00 AM Line, Mango, the sacred fruit of India. I like it in my smoothies. -Richard Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/22/2019 7:19:00 PM So it should be. All I have my mango with is a good sharp knife. LOL

Alexis Y. Date: 11/22/2019 9:15:00 AM Hi Line, I agree with you, Mangos are very delicious! Now I want one, darn! You are on a roll with these "concrete" poems and you're doing a fantastic job! Have a great weekend:-) Alexis Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 11/22/2019 7:19:00 PM Thanks, Alexis, for your most appreciated visit and comment.