I am the ancient symbol of Aphrodite, who nibbled me to perfume her kiss and duly seal her married bliss. I am sexily pear-shaped and aromatic; in spring my robes of pink flowers unfold, while autumn’s scented orbs are gold. I am a pome, a love song or a poem, the original temptation in the […]
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A Friday Tanka
Yesterday I had a walk around our garden and noticed that the gnarled old quince tree has once again borne fruit – I just can’t reach it as it is hanging from the very top branches of the tree! The quince resembles a large bright yellow lumpy pear. It originally came from the Middle East and […]
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