Which Fruits In My Basket

When asked what in my basket I would take
of any kind of fruit; well, here’s the truth.
I much prefer my fruit in pie or cake,
or chocolate covered for my sweety tooth.

No apples, peaches, pears or plums for me.
I find bananas boring. Am I sick?
Of all the fruits that grow upon a tree,
there hardly is a one I'd want to pick.

A mango slithers like an eel; I gag!
And though papaya can be rather sweet,
exotic fruits of which the natives brag
are just “ok.” I’ll stay with my red meat.

Just melon, grapes or cherries in my basket
and can you make them seedless if I ask it?

By Andrea Dietrich For PD's November Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Horstkotter Avatar
January 4, 2013 at 4:32 PM
Very good read.
Brown Avatar
December 3, 2012 at 1:17 PM
Congratulations on your "November Poem" contest win Andrea. Love, Carol
Magnet Avatar
December 22, 2012 at 9:03 AM
now Ms Dietrich, I have to give a reposse, to your poem on behalf of fruit lovers, thus; Of fruits we will disagree I love then for breakfast, even for tea. I love my apples, peaches and pear Watermelons, coconuts, and guavas No fear! I eat a cherry, then a plum And suck on star apples until the milk is done. (diversity in us all)
Yamin Avatar
December 2, 2012 at 12:08 PM
An excellent poem to win in the Contest. In my basket you will rarely find red meat. Doctors order. All sorts of fruits both exotic and non exotic are what I live on. Yet you and I share the same taste in poetry. Thanks for your charming comments on my poem My Poetry. I am blushing. Love. -Mohammad
Babcock Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 9:58 PM
Yes I only like a few fruits too and do not go for the exotic ones. A question to ask you-where do you find the featured poets of the month or do they not do that anymore? love phyl
Sefunmi Avatar
November 28, 2012 at 4:54 AM
Congrats on your win!
May Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 3:31 PM
a delightful write Andrea....congrats on your win...
Ryerson Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 3:23 PM
Oh yeah!...And make my meat bloody rare while you're at it...so a sonnet can be funny too, huh?...Got the books but have been down sick and still trying to work...no chance for a proper read yet but looking forward - Tim
Song Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 3:04 PM
Yeee haaa! Congrats, Andrea! OMW! I can't believe I am squeaking out an hour to read at the soup today...what fun!!!
Arowolo Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 2:08 PM
Wonderful and classic write,Andrea..Awesome piece and intriguing .Congrats on your well deserved win in this contest...Kudos to you,my dear friend....
Gasun Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 9:19 AM
A very beautiful sonnet which is so delightful one to read tonight my dear friend, Andrea! Many congratulations on your awesome win! big hugs and love always, Leonora
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 1:42 AM
Congratulations on yet another win Andy xx
A   Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 9:41 PM
Andrea, . Congratulations :-) with your winning poem.. Thank you for the awesome NOVEMBER'S poem entry..always~PD
Maverick Avatar
November 22, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Melons..! seedless.." No can't do it..! I can send you some seedless grapes; I'll Have to roll them flat to save on the air Freight Andrea.." (you'll get more to the pound though) best wishes in P D's contest..!
Austin Avatar
November 20, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Offered fruit or chocolate, I will take chocolate every time. Is this not a fruity rhyme? Good show. Love, daver
Sefunmi Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 7:03 AM
Lovely write! My mouth is watery reading through your list of assorted fruits.
Sweetheart Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 12:36 AM
well this tasty treat is beyond deliciously tempting .. Ron now wants to place his order for all u wrote of luv .. drooling with anticipation this poem is a yummy delight from u Andrea .. Queen of Sonnet poetry ..mmmmmm..
Johnson Avatar
November 18, 2012 at 2:42 PM
Tomato, tomato, neither will you take. For I've never heard of either one ever being in a cake. And as for chocolate covered, now that's a big mistake. I guess you only really want a great big juicy steak. :) Got some A-1. :)
Horsman Avatar
November 18, 2012 at 2:11 PM
They say you are what you eat, well if i was to go on what you write in your poetry, your going pretty good.. love this poem too!!!!!!!
Horne Avatar
November 18, 2012 at 12:41 PM
lol, had a chuckle here, Andrea. Ugh, a slithering mango doesn't sound very nice - glad I've never had it
Falotico Avatar
November 18, 2012 at 6:29 AM
All the sweet fruits my dear Andrea.. No Mangos?? Hope your Sunday is a good one.. hugs n luv Michael
Tsiluma Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 9:49 PM
Just lovely Andrea! Your assortment of fruits is enough to make any mouth water. Nice!
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November 17, 2012 at 9:36 PM
Definitely cherries, then, grapes, then melon for me. But above all, seedless!!! What a wonderful lazy life it would be! Just be the best at PD's contest, dear Andrea! As usual! Thanks for stopping by! Love, Hanitra
Kendrick Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM
Winner for sure..Fruit is good really great especially those cherries..Thanks for stopping by ..I appreciate the time spent at my work..Sara
Carrillo Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 3:22 PM
Nice poem. Now we know what you like and don't like. Thanks for your comment on ( Thanksgiving ). GOOD LUCK IN the contest. Lucilla
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November 17, 2012 at 3:18 PM
Andrea, I enjoyed reading your light and witty poem. I love the way you rhymed basket. Love, Kim
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