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3rd in Personally Speaking Contest... (Sponsor: Nette Onclaud)

Judged: 5th November, 2025

Oh Watermelon

I picked you up
like a grateful mother handling her child.
You mature by the time we reach home.
Your honeydew face has gone  dark
Now my concentration slips past surface
into your ruby heart
gushing sweet water and pearls of black oil,
endeavoring to please me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dietrich Avatar
November 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
What a nice way to personify this luscious fruit. Big congrats, Trina
Kauffman Avatar
November 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Love this, Trina! Delightful conversation with your watermelon purchase. Congrats and high fives for you win! Off to find this sumptuous treat! Blessings!
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