Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Water Apples aka Jambu

                                                                                                    Author:Tu7uh
Image:  Succulent and Sweet (here)

crunchy and sweet
blessed fruit of the East
to parched lips
a most welcomed 'feast'

the nature of its beauty 
can be eaten raw in many ways
best plucked direct from the tree
to quench dry lips in the day

better yet cut a small piece
to be dipped in thick soya sauce
a mouth-watering bliss
a mouthful of a kick
with some crushed chilies 
at a midday meal 
and it is always in season

Note: More of above in 
an earlier poem (here)

Mish at d'Verse  Poetics: always in season
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19 comments:

  1. MishSeptember 21, 2021 at 1:48 PM

    What an interesting fruit that I now must try. Your descriptive poem is so mouthwatering and delicious. Dipping in soya sauce sounds intriguing. I love the texture of Asian pears. Wondering if these are similar?

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  2. JadeLiSeptember 21, 2021 at 2:20 PM

    Yum! I bet this fruit is not just versatile and delicious but I bet it is infused with massive amounts of Vitamin C and potassium. Never had one but now I want to try one.

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  3. indybevSeptember 21, 2021 at 2:46 PM

    Another fruit with which I'm not familiar. With rice, soya sauce and crushed chillies sounds an interesting taste experience.

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  4. HelenSeptember 21, 2021 at 3:57 PM

    I would love to experience the goodness … one day perhaps?

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  5. robkistnerSeptember 21, 2021 at 4:06 PM

    Hank, this was a delicious poem! Well written my friend… 🙂

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  6. Gillena CoxSeptember 21, 2021 at 5:28 PM

    Looks like a fruit here in T&T we call pomerac

    Nice one Hank

    Much💖love

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  7. Mrityunjay DixitSeptember 21, 2021 at 7:27 PM

    Sounds delicious!

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  8. paeansunpluggedSeptember 21, 2021 at 10:52 PM

    Hank, your verse is as delicious as this crunchy fruit!

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  9. nashvillecats2September 22, 2021 at 12:05 AM

    Great verse Hank, sounds like a tasty fruit.
    Yvonne.

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  10. Dr. Vandana SharmaSeptember 22, 2021 at 3:25 AM

    Sounds yummy! don't if we have it in India or not.

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  11. Kim Whysall-Hammond aka The Cheesesellers WifeSeptember 22, 2021 at 4:36 AM

    My mouth is watering after reading your excellent poem.

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  12. TruedessaSeptember 22, 2021 at 5:14 AM

    Sounds spicy…I don’t think I have ever had one.

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  13. brudbergSeptember 22, 2021 at 11:44 AM

    I love the look of the fruit, and it sounds delicious. I have never seen it here.

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  14. Poetry for HealingSeptember 22, 2021 at 2:21 PM

    Thus was new to me. They look like little clusters of pears. I love that up can be spiced up if desired or just eaten from the tree to quench thirst. Lovely Hank ☺️❤️

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  15. ben AlexanderSeptember 23, 2021 at 12:31 AM

    I must confess that I knew nothing of water apples previous to reading your poem, Hank! This is a lovely way to get educated!

    Yours,
    David

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  16. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 23, 2021 at 4:27 AM

    I've never tried one, but love what you can dip them in.

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  17. Mary HoodSeptember 23, 2021 at 8:14 AM

    So many fruits i have nevertasted. Sounds wonderful!

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  18. DoraSeptember 23, 2021 at 9:24 AM

    The taste you describe is so intriguing .... and with crushed chilies too! Spicy sweet.
    pax,
    dora

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