One Bite Is All It Took
One Bite Is All It Took
By Linda R. O’Connell
Copyright © 2009
I grazed against a branch
And plucked a fig from the tree
Gently placed it to my lips
Right then, I tasted Italy
Suddenly I felt the sunshine
Beneath the thickened skin
Oozing golden, honeyed jam
Stimulating, the juices within.
I ached for so much more
Of what seemed to be forbidden
My frantic tongue explored
The succulence I’d been given.
Inside the fleshy mellow shell
One bite was so sublime
Like I stood atop the cliffs in Sicily
And saved my spirit, just in time.
I seemed to savor the oceans
And I caressed the rolling waves
I came to know a certain love
By the hunger in my veins
Was I ever really alive before?
Was I conscious of my soul?
This little bud affected me
And my devoted heart it stole.
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Linda, loved this one
Linda this was special , I loved it a very well written poem great read huggs from Willow.
Italy..
My favorite place to be.Wills, thank you for your comment
You always make me smile!
Linda
This Made Me
Think of my time there! It is a beautiful country Linda, I hope you get the chance to return there soon.
Good piece, enjoyed the read and the thoughts it gave me,
Dave
I'm so glad
Dave, I'm touched that you felt this way from reading my poem about Italy!
I think anyone who has ever experienced being there might be able to relate like you and me.
There really isnt any way to truly describe it.
Thanks for reading this piece Dave
Your comment brought a smile!
Linda
:)
Linda
So bite me... LOL
ron
LOL
"chomp"...crunch crunch
Tinker time
Pretty good, Linda, but I'd work on the last line and make it a bit less forced.
Also, you say the little bud affected me, but I thought it was the fig.
I really like that this experience has given you a rebirth of sorts. That really shines in this piece.
Mark Pearce
www.marzguy.deviantart.com
Thanks Mark!
I'm going to work on that. I appreciate your help.
And yes, the trip to Italy was like a rebirth..you are so right!
thanks again
Linda
Italy
You're really on an Italian poem kick. I'm liking it, Linda. I'll eat some pasta tomorrow in your honor.
LOL Neo
Yea, I dont know what's gotten into me lately..I am a dreamer though...lol
Which might explain it!
Spaghetti with clams for you tomorrow night!!!
I'm surprising my family with an Asian scallops/vegetables and brown rice dish...mmm...good!
Neo, youre the man! Thanks for reading!
Linda
xo
hmmmm....
who would have thought that eating a fig could become something so erotic... the fig was the last thing on my mind by the end of it! he he... very nicely done!
LOL
Phillippa...you think just like me...lol... I'm glad you saw the poem that way...it was meant to do that to the reader.
Thanks for such a great comment about it!!!
Linda