The Sonnet of the Grapefruit
Created | Updated Apr 1, 2002
In thine glow is sunlight golden and pure
From skin that shines with morning's first rays bright
To pearly juice of sparkling allure
And blessed flesh of sunset's ruddy light
Those who taste you shall feel their bite return
For searing strength hides beneath flesh so pale
Yet many seek and for your nectar yearn
As from your healing touch flies sickness frail
To partake of your halls so fit for kings
Brings the chimes of a thousand drops of dew
As they march in step along your perfect rings
Each vision so tantalizing and true
What radiant orb fixates every stare
Save glorious grapefruit gleaming and fair
- P. Pilarski, 31 March 2002