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A Brutal Fruit
by David C Johnson → (All Poetry by David C Johnson)
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a short poem

The pineapple is a brutal fruit

When used as a weapon of arse destruction

But peeled, chopped and dropped in sweet syrup

It takes on a very dfferent construction

As a sensuous delightful bite

If only all weapons would turn into sweets

How bright might our future be

As warmongering cheats

Faced only defeats

Their bombs exploding in clouds of whhipped cream

Their guns firing nothing but marsh-mallow dreams

And all would get their just desserts

Just dessert


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 Reviews of "A Brutal Fruit"
Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on May 5, 2009
David,
Both interesting and clever, I like your approach and handling, and the impact is lasting. Well written.
John

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on May 4, 2009
Interesting! Did you know that pineapples were the chosen fruit of welcome in the early days of this country??

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on May 3, 2009
Excellent poem,take care

Edwin


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