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