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Avocadoes aguacates
Hanging like testicles …
from the ancient Aztecan trees
Fertility
Passion fruit
it bears on you
Spanish Conquistadores coveted them
To acquire their surreptitious wishes
induces sexual prowess
Avocadoes ahuacatl
protect your image from slanderous assault
keep your avocadoes hidden
Deep inside the cupboard
For you and your lover’s libido
The words don't fit. They rarely do.
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>Well, I just learned something new! Always wondered why eating those lush, silky fruits made me tingle…;o)
>Yes I agree Pamela. Avocadoes are best tucked away. Being confronted with a set of dangling avocadoes can be quite unsettling especially after a certain age!
>CynthiaMe too I did not know they were considered an aphrodisiac. Until I read about them.Pamela
>RallMany years ago they would think badly of you if seen buying this fruit.Imagine!Pamela
>When I worked in Venezuela, my first garden had an avocado tree. Was amazing to think they just grew, while back in UK they were exotic! Aphrodisiac or not, I love them!
>DerrickIt is a wonderful fruit and I did not know the history of it until recently. I love them too!Pamela
>Hehe… "keep your avocados hidden". Very nice.
>Pity they're so fattening – or I'd eat them at every meal. The result could be interesting!When we lived in Seychelles, the avocado season was short, and they were HUGE. I'm glad I didn't have your image in my head then. We went to a dinner party which started with chilled avocado soup and finished with avocado ice-cream. I can't remember the aftereffects. What a shame!
>Interesting bit of knowledge in an enjoyable piece!
>when I lived in Florida there was an avacado next to where I parked, It dropped its over ripe fruit all over the place. Took me years to eat one after that.Glad I didn't have your image in my mind then.
>JamesThanks and I think everyone at least the male species should keep theirs hidden. Ha!Pamela
>VivJust checked out Seychelles and it must of been really nice. yes they are terribly fattening but I love them. But now I cannot get the image of them out of my mind. Oops!Pamela
>SusanIt is an interesting bit of info isn't it.Thanks!Pamela
>Barb I remember them in Florida also.I am kind of sorry I wrote this now because I cannot get this image out of my mind ouch!Pamela
>Yep — the avocado is sexy. Without a doubt. One of my husbands would make a puree out of it and we'd…well, never mind. =) Like how you hid them away, Pamela…so we couldn't get our greedy hands on them, eh?
>Absolutely Linda absolutely!Ha! ;)Pamela
>And in addition to the other comments, I like using the real name in the poem, too. Adds a lot of exotic flavor.
>Pamela, I love your word choice all through this piece. Well executed take on the prompt! ~Brenda
>Great fun and imagery! Enjoyed this one!
>yes, i've known for ages that the avocado was equated with the testicles, and how they hang on those trees, but it never stops being delightful. … especially gives us something to balance out all the melon and coconut imagery the men enjoy. 🙂
>Thanks Deb. I enjoyed the prompt. I am so behind on reading other people's poems right now.Pamela
>Brenda thanks for saying such a nice thing!Pamela
>Glad you did Paul and thanks!Pamela
>CaroleeIt was a new bit of history for me. I totally agree with you about the melons and coconuts.Pamela
>Your opening lines are brilliant.http://thelaughinghousewife.wordpress.com
>Thanks Tillybud!Pamela
>Hmmmm. I eat avocados every day, tee hee. No wonder!
>I eat them at least three times a week and I haven't noticed any difference :(Pamela