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Watermelon Days

The green rind
of the two-wheeler
remembers
Anne & Louis
with legs splayed.

They scream and laugh
as they race downhill,
then his feet with friction
still
the excitement, as

he turns around and faces
her, above the watermelon
cache. The kickstand
in place, as he plants
a kiss on Anne’s closed lips.

Famished, their transport
would be easy eats -
retiring would require
a walk to the farmer’s market.

They opt for training wheels,
as well - oranges are sweet
forbearance.



6/29/2022
Contest: A Watermelon Fantasy Ride To Feed My Imagination
Sponsor: Mystic Rose Rose
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Krutsinger Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 9:16 PM
What a wild imagination! A fantastic little sliver of life Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 12, 2022 at 6:23 PM
Thank you so much! Hugs ~ Kim
Rigoler Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 11:02 AM
I can't imagine summer without watermelon! It's like ice cream without my favorite flavoring – vanilla! / Maurice
Rodrigues Avatar
July 12, 2022 at 6:23 PM
I agree, Maurice :)
Sands Avatar
June 30, 2022 at 3:34 PM
Great one. i enjoyed this :)
Rodrigues Avatar
June 30, 2022 at 3:43 PM
Thank you, Heidi!
George Avatar
June 29, 2022 at 8:50 AM
Such a lovely poem brimming with playfulness ! You have done justice to the theme, Kim. All the Best !
Rodrigues Avatar
June 29, 2022 at 10:20 AM
Thanks so much, Valsa!
Buhagiar Avatar
June 29, 2022 at 8:50 AM
Quite original, though I prefer a watermelon to an orange. Hugs.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 29, 2022 at 10:20 AM
:)
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