Mangoes

My childhood smells of the
Mellow fruit hung on trees
Mother mixed spices for
Mango pickles.Today
Mason jars she packs for
Me to take. Hurts to say-
Ma! Customs won't allow

Written on:04/19/2017

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 5/1/2017 5:39:00 AM
Dangerous things mangos. Can't let them through customs! Congratulations on your win Sara with this creative poem! :-)
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Date: 4/28/2017 9:01:00 PM
A combination of the past and present. Lovely memories vs. disappointment. Congrats on your 3rd place win, Sara! Blessings, Kim
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Date: 4/25/2017 7:19:00 AM
That jar of mangoes feels heavy! Oh how you miss that marvelous mixture! Blessings and congrat, Sara!
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Date: 4/23/2017 2:04:00 PM
- A great poem on the letter "M" - Congratulations on your winning poem, Sara :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/23/2017 8:30:00 AM
Congrats on your win Sara
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Date: 4/23/2017 7:40:00 AM
I love how your short little poem packs an entire life story. Congrats on your win, Sara.
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Date: 4/22/2017 11:34:00 PM
Cute write! Congrats!
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Date: 4/19/2017 7:00:00 PM
Love those delicious mangoes..Great write Sara
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