Saturday, January 21, 2012

Starfruit

Image: 1 My pencil sketch of a starfruit

Shaped like one as named
Starfruit star shaped thou so  blessed
One so succulent

Crunchy and so sweet
Taken raw or plain juicing
Vitamin C rich

High water content
To quench the thirst so ideal
Enticing health-wise

Is good for the heart
Not seasonal  by  nature
Seen throughout the year

26 comments:

  1. you know...i have seen them in stores on occassion but never tried one...will have to keep my eyes out...nice description hank...and nice sketch...

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    1. Try it Brian! It tastes like pear and more water laden. Maybe more like water-melon in water content.

      Hank

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  2. I always have doubts about things that seem just too goody-goody...

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    1. Cosmos,
      It is just another fruit like apples and pears. It's ok!

      Hank

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  3. Your post made me think of it... I miss it... I haven't seen one here in Canada yet. We have i think two trees at the back of the house Pareng Hank.

    JJRod'z

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    1. ParengJJ,
      You have do you! We used to take them with soya sauce with a dash of chili to get the kick!

      Hank

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  4. Hey, cool haiku post.
    I do love me some haiku.
    And also starfruit. :)

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    1. Thanks justjoe! You are new on my blog. Nice of you to drop by.

      Hank

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    1. Thanks but sketching,drawing and painting are subject to interpretation, anything goes!

      Hank

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  6. I haven't seen a starfruit Hank but you made a great poem about one,

    Yvonne,

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    1. Thanks Yvonne! Try Chinese shops selling fruits.You might be lucky.

      Hank

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  7. You drawing showed the delight
    And you brought it forth with your write
    Not sure I have seen any here
    Still a picky eater though I fear..haha

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    1. A fruit like any other
      Shouldn't invite any fear
      Try it for the 1st time
      At Chinese shops you may find

      Hank

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  8. I like them, and I've seen them in our stores, but I just wish I could tell when they're ripe.
    K

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  9. Kay,
    You are right. An unripe one is sourish. But those in shops are bound to be ripe.

    Hank

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  10. I've never had starfruit. I love the sketch!

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  11. Nice poem, nice sketch. Teringin :)

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    1. Thanks oceangirl! On a hot day memang teringin!

      Hank

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    1. Have one Laurie! Hope you'll easily get one!

      Hank

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    1. Tastes a little like kiwi, Mary! Only the skin and texture are somewhat different!

      Hank

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