Sweet Clementines
of tart, orange/tangerine.
Orbs of goodness.
I can’t stop eating them.
Fortunately they’re only
twenty calories apiece.
With shortened days
and longer nights,
your Vitamin C seduces me.
How could something so delicious
be so good for me?
Peter, you have my permission
to buy another bag
anytime
you like.
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They are good, aren’t they?
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Yes they are! And the first ones of the season are the best!
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Those little things are good, and so is this poem 🙂
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Thanks, Boomie!
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Cuties are the bomb 🙂
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Yes they are. When the first ones of the season are available, our supermarket puts a huge display out where everyone has to walk by them. My favorite!
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What interests me here is the subtle differences in culture. The packaging in my local (British) supermarket would be almost exactly the same, except they would be named tangerines or satsumas or clementines or whatever, rather than “Cuties”.
I had my first persimmon this month. It is the size of an orange, with flesh like a mango, skin only slightly thicker than apple skin but thick enough to make me want to peel it, seed smaller than a plum’s. So I wonder, am I hopelessly backward at finding this routine part of experience, or the opposite?
Love the cat.
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Clare,
I think “Cuties” is a brand name, but they are clementines. Sometimes, they’re packaged in small crate-like boxes. And for the persimmon? Sounds wonderful. Experiencing the sensuous nature of that wonderful fruit, to my way of thinking, is leading edge.
That’s my cat, Cielo. I put him in the shot because I think he’s a “Cutie” too! He’s a great model and seems to enjoy being photographed. I think that behavior is characteristic of the breed (Tonkinese)
Cathy
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Mmm, those look awesome. Wish I could eat them! 🙂
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Sorry, all gone…:-(
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Is okay, too much sugar for me anyway…
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What a sweet photo, and such a delightful poem! It has my mouth watering for them right now! Well written Cathy 🙂
Cheers, Gina
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Thanks, Gina. This post goes to prove that one can write a poem about almost anything! 🙂
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Love clementines!! And I love your adorable kitty and delicious poem!
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Thanks, Mimi. Hope you’re starting to feel better!
Hugs, Cathy
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They are like an orange explosion in your mouth. Yum-o.
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Yes! Especially the very, very fresh ones at the beginning of the season. Thanks, Robin.
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refreshing little orbs the are! I love the way their scent fills the room
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Me too, Audra! Thanks for stopping by.
Cathy
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I loooooooove cuties. The perfect little snack.
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I love them too. But a bag disappears so fast. Thanks, Jen.
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