plum (#1288)

     A Plum
     
     think of this plum
     think of this plum so round and ripe
     consider her color:
     deeply red, engorged with hue
     think of this plum
     think of her skin, so smooth, so tight
     think of how she gives in to you
     when you bite
     how her skin gives in to you
     to your mouth and teeth
     how she gives her sweetness to you
     her juice in your mouth, on your tongue
     the taste of her flesh
     so sweet in your mouth
     so soft.