Line Gauthier Poet Concrete

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, 3rd place 2025, 3rd place 2025, Honorable Mention 2022, Honorable Mention 2021, Honorable Mention 2020

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

M. L. Kiser November 24, 2019 at 7:01 PM They are delicious; well penned shape and words. Line Gauthier November 24, 2019 at 8:46 PM Thanks, ML. Much appreciated.

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

Evelyn Judy Buehler November 23, 2019 at 6:17 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! :) Line Gauthier November 23, 2019 at 7:12 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Evelyn.

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

Regina Mcintosh November 22, 2019 at 11:29 PM Wonderful poem. I loved it. God bless you dear friend, Gina Line Gauthier November 23, 2019 at 12:16 AM Thank you, Gina. Most appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire November 22, 2019 at 6:03 PM great poem and great typing skils Line Gauthier November 22, 2019 at 7:04 PM Thanks, Timothy. Much appreciated.

Mark Toney November 22, 2019 at 10:58 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 Line Gauthier November 22, 2019 at 7:08 PM LOL you are so clever, Mark. Most appreciated.

Kim Rodrigues November 22, 2019 at 10:14 AM The title, the shape...we delight as the fruit touches your lips! Enjoyed!

DM Babbit November 22, 2019 at 9:37 AM Nicely done, sweet mango harmony. Line Gauthier November 22, 2019 at 7:14 PM Thanks, DM. Much appreciated.

Chris Green November 22, 2019 at 9:23 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. Line Gauthier November 22, 2019 at 7:15 PM Thanks, Chris. More mango for me. LOL

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

Alexis Y. November 22, 2019 at 9:15 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 Line Gauthier November 22, 2019 at 7:19 PM Thanks, Alexis, for your most appreciated visit and comment.